OSL Hong Kong Partners with VARA-Regulated Nine Blocks Capital Management to Bring Market-Neutral Crypto Exposure to Institutional Investors

The partnership addresses growing demand from institutional investors seeking crypto exposure via regulated fund managers. This will enable OSL clients to generate returns on the USD/stable coin assets as well as generate yield on their Bitcoin holdings.

The partnership will see OSL integrate Nine Blocks' market-neutral crypto hedge funds into its wealth management solutions. This addresses growing demand from institutional investors seeking crypto exposure via regulated fund managers.

As the digital asset industry matures into an institutional asset class, investors increasingly require sophisticated strategies that align with traditional portfolio construction principles.

«We are proud to partner with OSL to introduce our unique market-neutral crypto hedge funds to HNWIs and family office investors in Hong Kong and throughout Asia. Many high-net-worth investors prefer to access crypto products through platforms that are regulated and hold institutional-grade risk management frameworks, which aligns perfectly with OSL's offerings and brand. We believe this partnership will create valuable opportunities for investors in today's evolving financial landscape.» - Henri Arslanian, Co-Founder of Nine Blocks Capital Management.

This partnership also enables OSL clients to generate returns on the USD/stable coin assets as well as generate yield on their Bitcoin holdings.

Nine Blocks' market-neutral approach combines sophisticated quantitative strategies with rigorous risk management frameworks to deliver consistent returns across market cycles. The USD Market Neutral Fund enables investors to generate returns on their USD and stable coin assets. The BTC Market Neutral Fund enables long term BTC holders to generate yield on their Bitcoin assets without losing Bitcoin exposure.

Eugene Cheung, Chief Commercial Officer of OSL, highlighted the strategic importance of this partnership.

"As the digital asset industry matures into an institutional asset class, investors increasingly require sophisticated strategies that align with traditional portfolio construction principles. Nineblocks' VARA-regulated market-neutral solutions represent exactly what discerning allocators demand - the innovation potential of crypto assets combined with institutional-grade risk management and compliance standards. This partnership enables us to provide clients with tools to navigate digital markets while maintaining their existing risk parameters."

About OSL Hong Kong

A subsidiary of the publicly listed OSL Group (HKEX: 863.HK), OSL Digital Securities is Hong Kong's first and most established SFC-licensed and insured digital asset platform. Operating since 2018, the platform provides institutional-grade digital asset services to corporations, financial institutions, professional and retail investors.

OSL Hong Kong delivers services across five core domains: OTC brokerage, Omnibus broker solutions, custody, wealth management, and retail services. The OTC brokerage services provide 24/7 high-liquidity crypto trading with fiat on/off-ramp services. Custody solutions feature client-asset segregated wallet management backed by US$1 billion insurance coverage. The wealth management suite offers crypto investments to traditional investors, including tokenised treasuries, RWAs, structured crypto products, and quant investment strategies. Retail services bring institution-grade security and crypto access to professional and retail investors.

A pioneer in bridging traditional finance and the digital asset economy, OSL Group adheres to its core concept: Open, Secure, and Licensed, empowering the next generation of global financial infrastructure. In addition to Hong Kong, OSL Group expands operations under full regulatory compliance in Japan, Australia, Europe and beyond.

For more information, visit osl.com.

About Nine Blocks Capital Management

Launched in 2021, Nine Blocks is an institutional-grade, market-neutral crypto hedge fund manager.

With both USD and BTC funds, market-leading returns, and over four years of track record, Nine Blocks' mission is to build the world's leading regulated crypto asset management firm.

With a presence in both Hong Kong and Dubai, Nine Blocks is the first and only crypto hedge fund to be regulated by Dubai's Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority (VARA).