AMINA Secures Hong Kong License to Deliver Institutional Crypto Services

Highlights:

• AMINA has secured a license uplift that strengthens its position in Hong Kong.
• AMINA has reported rising crypto activity in Hong Kong as more institutions seek trusted access to digital asset services.
• Hong Kong has boosted its crypto framework as new rules and approvals drive stronger interest from investors.

AMINA has gained approval in Hong Kong to offer crypto services to institutional clients after securing a Type 1 license uplift. The approval allows its Hong Kong subsidiary to provide trading, safeguarding, deposits, and withdrawals for a basket of 13 cryptocurrencies.

AMINA Bank makes history! 🇭🇰 Securing a Type 1 license uplift from the SFC, it's the first international bank approved to offer institutional crypto trading & custody in Hong Kong. This is a massive win for institutional access to $BTC & $ETH in Asia! #HongKong #CryptoServices… pic.twitter.com/zYlu6cU5jQ

— CryptoniteUae (@CryptoniteUae) November 18, 2025

The list includes Bitcoin, Ether, major stablecoins, and several key decentralized finance tokens. The bank aims to meet rising demand from institutions that want access to bank-grade digital asset services. Its expansion strengthens Hong Kong’s growing market for regulated crypto activity.

AMINA has also reported a dramatic increase in trading activity within the city. The bank registered a 233% growth in its Hong Kong trading volume in the first half of this year. The company linked this rise to strong interest from both retail and institutional traders. Hong Kong is also drawing participants as it expands its digital asset infrastructure. The bank views this environment as a strong foundation for long-term institutional adoption.

AMINA now operates a 24-hour service model for institutions, corporates, and high-net-worth investors. The bank supports direct transfers to and from whitelisted addresses under SFC standards. Its systems offer strict operational controls that match institutional expectations. The company said the approval helps fill a gap in Hong Kong’s market for international, bank-grade onboarding. Demand for local access to global crypto services continues to climb across the region.

AMINA Secures Type 1 License Uplift as City Targets Global Crypto Position

AMINA has moved into a market that Hong Kong aims to promote as a global crypto center. Local platforms such as HashKey and Tiger Brokers already operate in the sector. However, institutional clients have faced limited access to international banking groups with crypto capabilities. AMINA enters this landscape with a full set of services designed for professional investors. This step supports the city’s strategy to draw more global companies into its market.

Hong Kong has revised some regulations to help towards that objective. The city also announced new standards of stablecoins in August and urged larger banks to consider licensing avenues. The first Solana exchange-traded fund was approved by the Securities and Futures Commission in October. The move put Hong Kong at the forefront of other large markets considering the same products.

BREAKING: 🇭🇰 Hong Kong has approved first Solana $SOL ETF. pic.twitter.com/nTabA4E4Wm

— Ash Crypto (@AshCrypto) October 22, 2025

Hong Kong also supplemented its self-custody regulations in August to mitigate cybersecurity risks. The changes introduced increased clarity in firms seeking safe digital asset offerings. AMINA reacted by framing its model around a controlled framework that corresponds to bank-level expectations. The uplift enables the company to cater to investors seeking uniformity in digital and traditional markets.

Bank Plans Expanded Crypto Products for Professional Investors

AMINA has also described how it plans to expand its product offer to professional investors. The bank will launch structured products, tokenized real-world assets, derivatives, and private fund options. It aims to build these offerings through a combination of Swiss banking discipline and Hong Kong digital asset expertise. Michael Benz said the company focuses on trust and strong operational systems for institutional clients. AMINA intends to support long-term adoption as Hong Kong builds deeper institutional crypto markets.