OSL Becomes First HK Platform to Grant Retail Access to XRP
OSL Digital Securities, the Hong Kong subsidiary of publicly listed OSL Group (HKEX: 863), made history by opening XRP to retail spot trading on July 29, 2026.
The launch marked a significant milestone as OSL became the first SFC-licensed platform in Hong Kong to grant everyday investors direct access to XRP through spot trading. The company added two new pairs, Flash Trade XRP/USD and OTC XRP/USD, as well as XRP/HKD, all settled on the XRP Ledger.
XRP now joins Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana as one of only four tokens approved for retail trading on OSL. The platform holds Type 1 and Type 7 SFC licenses, plus AMLO registration, ensuring robust regulatory compliance and protection for clients with $1 billion in client asset insurance.
The expansion into retail access comes after a December 2025 listing restricted XRP to professional investors only. The move reflects the growing trend of regulated infrastructure being built ahead of US clarity on digital assets, as highlighted by the ongoing discussions around the CLARITY Act in the US Congress.