AMINA has won approval to offer crypto trading and custody services in Hong Kong, marking a new step in the city’s digital-asset policy shift.
The move positions the bank among the first global institutions cleared for full institutional crypto access.
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AMINA Launches Institutional Crypto Services in Hong Kong
AMINA confirmed that its Hong Kong unit can now provide crypto spot trading and custody for institutions, corporates, family offices, and ultra-high-net-worth investors.
The bank said the platform will operate around the clock and rely on execution systems designed for professional markets.
The new setup includes a custody framework aligned with Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission requirements.
The bank noted that it combines its Swiss regulatory background with local digital-asset infrastructure developed over the past year. AMINA added that clients had been requesting direct access as Hong Kong accelerates its digital-asset strategy.
The approval places AMINA among the earliest foreign banking groups to operate comprehensive digital-asset services in the city. It follows recent steps by regulators to attract global firms and strengthen oversight of trading, custody, and tokenization activity.
Hong Kong Expands Digital-Asset Push
The launch aligns with broader data showing Hong Kong’s leadership in Asia-Pacific digital-asset adoption in 2025.
According to AMINA-commissioned research, Hong Kong ranks ahead of regional hubs in measured institutional readiness, regulatory clarity, and market infrastructure.
The report highlights steady institutional inflows, rising licensed-platform activity, and increased engagement from hedge funds and corporates.
The research also points to Hong Kong’s role as a testing ground for regulated crypto products, including tokenized securities and institutional custody models. Analysts cited consistent messaging from policymakers as a driver of renewed interest from international financial groups.
AMINA said demand from professional investors reflects a shift toward regulated access points. Market participants have shown interest in banks that can offer compliance controls along with operational standards similar to traditional finance.
The bank expects more institutional flows as regulated venues increase.
The development arrives as Hong Kong continues to position itself as a regional anchor for digital-asset activity, drawing further attention to how licensed banks will influence institutional market structure.
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📅 Published: November 18, 2025 • 🕓 Last updated: November 18, 2025
