Singapore- and Hong Kong-listed firms Oceanus Group and HashKey Group have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop a regulated stablecoin settlement framework aimed at modernizing global trade finance and addressing liquidity gaps affecting small and medium-sized enterprises.
The partnership will be executed through Oceanus’ digital arm ODIN and HashKey’s institutional technology division, focusing on building a blockchain-enabled settlement layer designed to streamline cross-border trade payments across Asian supply chains. The initiative targets inefficiencies in the estimated $2.5 trillion global trade finance gap, where SMEs often face delays and limited access to credit and settlement infrastructure.
📢 HashKey Group Announces Strategic Partnership with Oceanus Group Limited to advance global trade finance through regulated stablecoin settlement infrastructure.
By combining Oceanus’ AI-driven trade finance platform ODIN with @HashKeyOTC‘s compliant settlement rails, the… pic.twitter.com/FZLfYgoN1Q
— HashKey Group (@HashKeyGroup) April 9, 2026
Stablecoins are blockchain-based versions of fiat currencies like the dollar that can be transferred globally and used for modern digital payments. They are growing quickly, with hundreds of billions in supply and trillions in annual transaction volume, and are being increasingly used by banks and payment networks for faster, more transparent cross-border transactions and onchain finance.
Stablecoin rails target efficiency in global trade finance
Under the agreement, the two companies plan to integrate AI-driven trade finance systems with regulated digital asset settlement rails, enabling faster and more transparent transaction flows. Stablecoin-based payments are expected to serve as the core settlement mechanism for commodity trade, including sectors such as seafood, agriculture, and luxury goods.
The model aims to reduce reliance on traditional banking intermediaries by allowing real-time settlement between buyers and sellers. By combining tokenized liquidity with compliance-focused infrastructure, the system is positioned as a bridge between conventional trade finance operations and emerging blockchain-based financial networks.
Institutional push expands real-world asset adoption in Asia
The collaboration reflects a broader institutional trend toward integrating real-world assets and digital settlement systems within regulated frameworks. Oceanus, originally a food security and aquaculture-focused company, has been transitioning toward a technology-driven trade finance model, leveraging blockchain infrastructure to expand its global reach.
Executives from both firms emphasized that the partnership is intended to demonstrate the operational viability of stablecoin settlement in large-scale commodity trade, potentially laying the groundwork for wider adoption across global supply chains as regulatory clarity and infrastructure maturity continue to develop.
Notably, HashKey Exchange rolled out its Staking Service, allowing clients to earn network rewards through a Hong Kong-licensed platform using an independent node Staking model.
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