Swiss crypto bank lets institutions earn up to 15% while securing the blockchain
AMINA Bank AG , a Swiss FINMA-regulated crypto bank with a global footprint, has become the first regulated bank in the world to offer staking services for POL, the native token powering the Polygon ecosystem. In an even more notable move, AMINA has also become the first bank to provide boosted rewards up to 15% for clients staking POL, made possible through a strategic partnership with the Polygon Foundation.
This development marks a major milestone for institutional blockchain participation. Through AMINA, institutional investors can now stake POL under a fully regulated framework, combining compliance, security, and yield generation. The offering builds on AMINA’s existing custody and trading services for POL, opening the door for its clients including asset managers, family offices, and corporate treasuries to engage directly in securing one of the most widely adopted blockchain networks in Web3.
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Polygon’s network has rapidly evolved into a key infrastructure layer for institutional blockchain applications, now supporting nearly $3 billion in stablecoin market capitalization. The platform dominates the market for micro and small USDC payments and powers integrations with major players like Stripe, offering transaction fees below a cent and settlement times under five seconds. Polygon’s Proof-of-Stake blockchain has also crossed $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets, hosting major institutional deployments such as BlackRock’s BUIDL Fund, a tokenized money-market fund.
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Myles Harrison, Chief Product Officer at AMINA Bank, emphasized that this step represents a critical bridge between traditional and decentralized finance. “As institutional adoption of blockchain infrastructure accelerates, AMINA continues to connect traditional finance with the networks that matter,” he said. “Our expansion of POL services provides institutional clients with regulated access to the blockchain, enabling them to earn rewards while contributing to the stability and security of a network trusted by some of the world’s leading financial institutions.”
Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs, highlighted the deeper shift this represents for institutional engagement in Web3. “This marks a turning point,” he said. “Institutions aren’t just buying tokens anymore—they want to participate in the networks that matter. POL is engineered to scale the internet’s value layer, and this initiative gives real capital a regulated, bank-grade entry point to secure it.”
Beyond its competitive rewards program, AMINA’s POL staking offering provides institutional-grade custody, compliance, and risk management. The service is open to qualified institutional participants including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, asset managers, pension funds, and corporate treasuries who meet AMINA’s KYC and regulatory requirements. The partnership ensures transparency and operational oversight, addressing factors such as lockup periods, slashing risks, and market volatility.
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Through this initiative, AMINA and Polygon are setting new standards for institutional participation in decentralized networks. By merging bank-grade security with blockchain innovation, the collaboration offers a tangible example of how traditional finance can safely and profitably engage in the evolving world of on-chain finance.
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