Bolstering its “Compliance-First” foundation, OwlTing sets up a strategic hub in Nevada to unlock high-volume global commerce
ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 14, 2026 — OBOOK Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OWLS) (the “Company” or “OwlTing”), a global fintech firm operating as the OwlTing Group, today announced it has secured a Money Transmitter License (MTL)1 from the State of Nevada. This milestone expands the Company’s regulatory coverage to 41 U.S. states, marking a key step in its mission to build a highly compliant cross-border payment network for global enterprises.
The Nevada license followed a rigorous and comprehensive regulatory review process. This achievement underscores OwlTing’s long-standing compliance-first strategy and its unwavering commitment to upholding robust regulatory standards in a rapidly evolving financial landscape.
By obtaining this license, OwlTing strengthens its ability to provide secure settlement and payment solutions2 to merchants and partners within Nevada, further integrating the U.S. market with its broader global network.
“A Nevada MTL is a critical addition to our U.S. infrastructure,” said Darren Wang, Founder and CEO of OwlTing Group. “Las Vegas is a global convergence point for hospitality, tourism, and international commerce. Securing this license allows us to serve these transaction-intensive sectors, ensuring our growth is built on a foundation of trust and long-term sustainability.”
Beyond the United States, the Company continues to advance its global regulatory roadmap. OwlTing currently operates under a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license in the EU and an Electronic Payment Intermediary Service Provider (Bank API) license in Japan. To support partner onboarding and enterprise deployment worldwide, the Company is actively progressing licensing preparations in Hong Kong, Singapore, and select markets across Latin America.
About OBOOK Holdings Inc.
OBOOK Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: OWLS) is a global fintech company operating as the OwlTing Group. Founded and headquartered in Taiwan, the Company has subsidiaries in the U.S., Japan, Poland, Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Malaysia. It runs a diversified ecosystem spanning payments, hospitality, and e-commerce. In 2025, according to CB Insights statistics, OwlTing was ranked among the top 2 global players in the “Enterprise & B2B” category of the digital currency sector. The Company’s mission is to use distributed ledger technology to provide businesses with more reliable and transparent data management, reinvent global fund flows for businesses and consumers, and lead the digital transformation of business operations. To this end, it introduced OwlPay, a next-gen payment solution, to empower global businesses to operate confidently in the expanding digital currency economy. For more information, visit .
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1 As of January 2026, OwlTing Group has obtained MTL licenses or their equivalent in 40 U.S. states and is applying for licenses in additional states. The Company has now expanded its regulatory footprint to 41 U.S. states. For a list of U.S. licenses obtained, please see .
2 All money transmission services in the United States are provided by OwlTing USA, Inc. (NMLS ID: 2324336), a wholly owned subsidiary of OBOOK Holdings Inc.
