Swiss-based AMINA Bank AG has gained regulatory clearance in Hong Kong to launch crypto trading and custody services for institutional clients.
The approval marks a major milestone for global firms entering one of the world’s most tightly regulated digital-asset markets.
The bank announced that the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission granted its local subsidiary a Type 1 license uplift. This milestone, it says, makes it the first international bank to receive such authorization.
This upgrade is significant because institutions in Hong Kong have long faced limited access to bank-grade crypto services, largely due to the region’s strict compliance environment.
With the license upgrade in place, AMINA can now support 13 major cryptocurrencies. The list includes Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDC, Tether, and several leading DeFi tokens. This broader asset range aims to meet rising demand from clients seeking secure exposure to well-established digital currencies.
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