Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG has announced that it has received approval from regulatory authorities in Hong Kong to provide cryptocurrency trading and custody services to institutional clients in the region, claiming to be the first international bank to obtain such a license.
AMINA stated that the "Type 1 License Upgrade" obtained from the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) will help fill the gap in the institutional crypto market in Hong Kong, which has faced limited access to bank-grade crypto services due to the region's high regulatory compliance standards.
The license will allow AMINA's Hong Kong subsidiary to offer 13 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDC, Tether (USDT), and major decentralized finance tokens.
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Previously, AMINA reported that the trading volume of crypto exchanges in Hong Kong in the first half of 2025 increased by 233% compared to the same period last year, indicating that both retail and institutional traders are increasingly embracing this asset class.
Michael Benz, head of AMINA in Hong Kong, stated that the license will enable the company to expand into private fund management, structured products, derivatives, and tokenized real-world assets, thereby providing a broader range of crypto products to its client base.
Hong Kong has been positioning itself as a global crypto hub, and the latest approval may encourage other foreign companies to consider entering the market.
While AMINA claims to be the first international company to win the Type 1 License Upgrade, it is entering a market already served by local players such as Tiger Brokers and HashKey.
Hong Kong has taken a cautious approach to cryptocurrencies. In August, it launched long-awaited stablecoin regulations, prompting HSBC and ICBC to consider applying for licenses shortly thereafter.
The SFC in Hong Kong also approved its first Solana exchange-traded fund in late October, ahead of the United States.
In August, Hong Kong tightened rules regarding self-custody of cryptocurrencies, although this move was more aimed at reducing cybersecurity risks rather than restricting user freedom.
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Original article: “Crypto Bank AMINA Obtains Hong Kong License to Launch Institutional Trading”
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