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Malaysia is a priority market as 8win explores stablecoin settlement options, subject to compliance review and local requirements.
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — [February 16, 2026] — 8win today confirmed its collaboration with Leicester City Football Club (LCFC) as part of its long-term brand development and supporter engagement plans across Asia, with Malaysia identified as a priority market for future fan-focused communications.
Alongside the partnership update, 8win said it is evaluating stablecoin payment options, including USDT, as part of a broader review of cross-border payment infrastructure that can improve speed of settlement and user convenience for eligible markets. The company emphasized that any potential rollout would be subject to compliance, regulatory review, and jurisdiction-specific requirements, and that no launch timeline is being announced at this stage.
“Digital payments in Asia are evolving quickly, and stablecoins are increasingly discussed as one of the technologies that may reduce friction for cross-border transactions,” a spokesperson for 8win said. “We’re taking a measured approach—evaluating USDT as a possible settlement option while prioritizing compliance, security controls, and operational readiness.”
Payments & Security Focus
As part of the evaluation, 8win said it is reviewing operational requirements commonly associated with stablecoin flows, including:
- risk controls and transaction monitoring aligned with local expectations,
- security practices for user protection, and
- clear user communications on availability, supported regions, and limitations.
8win noted that any future payment method decisions will be communicated through official channels with clear eligibility terms.
Brand note: The brand name is written as 8win in official communications; “8 win” may appear as an informal spacing variation online.
Official website: https://8win.com.my/
8win is a Malaysia-focused brand with an expanding presence across Asia. The company is building a long-term regional footprint through partnerships, communications, and ongoing infrastructure optimization.
Disclaimer This press release is for informational purposes only. Any future availability of payment methods will be subject to compliance and jurisdiction-specific requirements. Nothing in this release constitutes an offer or solicitation.
As part of its ongoing evaluation process, 8win has indicated that it is carefully reviewing a range of operational requirements commonly associated with stablecoin flows. This review reflects the company’s broader commitment to maintaining secure, efficient, and compliant financial processes as digital asset usage continues to expand across global markets. Stablecoins, which are designed to maintain a consistent value relative to a reference asset such as the U.S. dollar, introduce specific operational, technical, and regulatory considerations that must be addressed to ensure seamless integration into existing systems.
In particular, 8win is assessing transaction monitoring protocols, wallet infrastructure management, liquidity provisioning, reconciliation procedures, and on-chain analytics capabilities. The company is also evaluating compliance frameworks, including Know Your Customer (KYC) and Anti-Money Laundering (AML) requirements, to ensure that any stablecoin-related flows align with applicable regulatory standards across jurisdictions in which it operates. Risk management controls, including counterparty exposure, custody arrangements, and smart contract dependencies, are also being reviewed as part of this process.
Additionally, 8win is examining settlement timelines, blockchain network fees, scalability considerations, and interoperability between different stablecoin issuers and blockchain networks. Operational resilience, including contingency planning for network congestion or issuer-related risks, forms another important aspect of the review.
Through this comprehensive assessment, 8win aims to ensure that any implementation of stablecoin flows would meet high standards of transparency, security, and efficiency, while supporting a reliable user experience and maintaining full alignment with evolving regulatory expectations in the digital asset ecosystem.
