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OSL Group secures MiCAR authorization in Austria

Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Apr 20, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026

Sentiment
15
Attention
3
Articles
6
Market Impact
General
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Market Impact

The authorization strengthens OSL Group's competitive position in the European crypto market, potentially attracting institutional clients seeking fully regulated partners. The broader crypto industry faces consolidation as only a minority of firms obtained MiCAR authorization, which may increase demand for compliant platforms like OSL Group.

cryptocurrency financial services
Event Summary

OSL Group (HKEX: 863), a global stablecoin payment and trading platform, announced that its European subsidiary OSL Group — OSL EU has been authorized as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) by the Austria — Financial Market Authority (Austria) (FMA) under the European Union's Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR). This authorization allows OSL Group to passport its regulated crypto-asset services across all 30 countries of the European Economic Area (EEA). The milestone comes as MiCAR's 1 July 2026 deadline separated fully licensed firms from the rest: of over 1,200 previously registered crypto firms in the EU, only about 210 (17%) converted to full CASP authorization. OSL Group now operates under both Hong Kong's SFC regime and the EU's MiCAR framework, placing it among a small elite of dual-licensed platforms. The authorization complements an existing MiCAR license held by EU Internet Ventures B.V in the Netherlands, enhancing OSL Group's operational resilience in Europe.

Key Actions
100 Austria — Financial Market Authority (Austria) authorized OSL Group — OSL EU
90 OSL Group announced
Entities Involved
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OSL Group
OSL Group is the parent company that announced the MiCAR authorization for its subsidiary, enhancing its regulatory standing and market access in Europe.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 40.0
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OSL Group — OSL EU
OSL Group — OSL EU is the European subsidiary that received the CASP authorization from the Austrian FMA, enabling it to offer services across the EEA.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 40.0
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Austria — Financial Market Authority (Austria)
The Austrian FMA granted the MiCAR authorization to OSL Group — OSL EU, acting as the regulator under the EU framework.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 0.0
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European Union
The EU's MiCAR regulation sets the harmonized framework under which OSL Group — OSL EU was authorized, impacting the entire crypto industry in Europe.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 0.0
alliance
European Economic Area
The EEA is the market area where OSL Group — OSL EU can now passport its services, covering 30 countries.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Hong Kong — Securities and Futures Commission
The SFC licensed OSL Group's subsidiary in Hong Kong, establishing its initial regulatory foundation.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Ghana Stock Exchange
OSL Group is listed on the HKEX, providing a public market for its shares.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Chagri Poyraz
Chagri Poyraz is Chief Strategy Officer of OSL Group and commented on the significance of the MiCAR authorization.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Kevin Cui
Kevin Cui is Executive Director and CEO of OSL Group, emphasizing the company's long-term institutional infrastructure.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Marie Winter
Marie Winter is Managing Director of OSL Group — OSL EU, confirming the authorization's requirements and benefits.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 0.0
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EU Internet Ventures B.V
EU Internet Ventures B.V is another OSL Group subsidiary that already holds a MiCAR license in the Netherlands, complementing the new authorization.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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CIGE vierte PGG GmbH
CIGE vierte PGG GmbH is the current legal name of OSL Group — OSL EU, expected to be renamed to OSL Group — OSL EU GmbH.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 0.0
Relationships
European Union related ↔ European Economic Area
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