Swiss-based AMINA Bank AG has secured a landmark regulatory approval from Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). The bank received a Type 1 license uplift, allowing it to offer institutional crypto trading and custody services.
AMINA claims to be the first international bank to receive this comprehensive permission, aiming to address the high compliance standards required for bank-grade crypto services in the region. The license allows the bank to offer services for 13 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH).
This approval comes as the Hong Kong crypto market is booming, with trading volumes on local exchanges soaring by 233% in the first half of 2025. AMINA plans to leverage the license to expand into products like derivatives, private fund management, and tokenized real-world assets.
The move highlights Hong Kong’s continuing effort to establish itself as a global crypto hub. The city has recently demonstrated its commitment by rolling out new stablecoin rules and approving the region’s first Solana ETF.
Conclusion
Securing this license makes AMINA a key player in Hong Kong’s booming institutional crypto sector, further solidifying the city’s role as a major global digital finance center.
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