Swiss-based AMINA Group has become the first international banking group to offer a fully regulated suite of crypto trading and custody services in Hong Kong. Its subsidiary AMINA HK, has secured the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) Type 1 license, allowing it to offer comprehensive crypto spot trading and asset safeguarding services to professional investors in Hong Kong.
Under its new structure, AMINA supports 24×7 trading, secure custody, and withdrawals to whitelisted crypto addresses that are designed to meet SFC regulatory standards. The platform will include 13 carefully vetted cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, plus stablecoins like USDC, USDT, and other top-tier DeFi tokens. It will also give users access to institutional-grade liquidity pools through SFC-licensed infrastructure.
Robust custody infrastructure in place
From the custody perspective, AMINA’s infrastructure is built to SFC standards, featuring multi-layer security protocols like SOC 1 Type 2, SOC 2 Type 2, and around-the-clock operations. These controls are aimed at satisfying the demands of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional players. Investors will also get the flexibility to move cryptocurrencies between AMINA and external non-custodial wallets.
“What distinguishes AMINA is our ability to combine Swiss banking rigor with Hong Kong digital asset expertise to deliver crypto solutions through a framework that institutional clients can trust. This milestone enables us to expand our crypto product shelf, including private fund management, structured products, derivatives, and tokenized real-world assets,” said Michael Benz, Head of AMINA Hong Kong and APAC.
Established product to test the market
This launch also comes amid growing institutional crypto adoption in Hong Kong. In August 2025, AMINA announced a partnership with Metalpha to co-develop a crypto-equity fund targeted at qualified professional investors in the city. Their first product, “Principal Fund I,” includes shares in Coinbase, Circle, MicroStrategy, and other globally listed crypto-related firms.
Moreover, AMINA’s recent regulatory wins are part of a broader global expansion with its European arm securing a MiCA license in Austria.