Swiss Bank AMINA Receives Hong Kong Crypto License for 13 Digital Assets

AMINA Bank AG secured a Type 1 license uplift from Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission, becoming the first international bank authorized to provide regulated crypto trading and custody to institutional clients in the city. The approval covers 13 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, and Tether. The bank reported a 233% surge in Hong Kong trading volumes during the first half of 2025.