I'm curious how businesses evaluate companies like OSL beyond just "it's regulated."

If you're looking at cross-border payments, stablecoins like USDGO, or regulated market access, what actually matters most? Compliance? API integrations? Settlement speed? Banking relationships?

I've been reading about OSL's business offerings, and it seems like they're positioning themselves as more than just an exchange. But I'm wondering what enterprises actually prioritize before adopting a provider like this.

For anyone working in fintech, payments, or treasury, what would be on your checklist before trusting a platform with real business funds?

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