AMINA Bridges TradFi and Web3 with First Regulated POL Staking for Institutions

AMINA Bank AG, a FINMA-regulated Swiss crypto bank, has launched institutional staking services for the Polygon (POL) token, offering up to 15% annualized rewards through a partnership with the Polygon Foundation. This marks the first time a regulated bank has provided institutional-grade staking access to POL, the native token of the Polygon network, which secures a blockchain infrastructure increasingly adopted by major financial institutions like BlackRock, JPMorgan, and Stripe. The service enables qualified institutional participants-including asset managers, family offices, and pension funds-to earn staking rewards while adhering to Swiss KYC and AML regulations.

The 15% yield comprises AMINA's standard staking rewards (4-5%) and an additional incentive from the Polygon Foundation. This boosted structure is designed to attract institutional capital to secure the Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network, which processes over $3 billion in stablecoin value and leads in micro/small USDC payments with sub-$0.01 fees and 5-second settlement times. Polygon's network now hosts over $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets, including BlackRock's BUIDL Fund, and supports enterprise deployments for brands like Nike and Stripe.

Polygon Labs, the company behind the Polygon network, emphasized the strategic shift in institutional adoption from passive token ownership to active network participation. "Institutions are no longer just buying tokens; they want to secure the networks that matter," said Marc Boiron, CEO of Polygon Labs. The Polygon PoS chain, which transitioned from MATIC to POL in late 2024, has near-complete migration (99%) and is engineered for scalability in tokenized finance and cross-chain interoperability.

AMINA's offering includes institutional-grade custody and risk management frameworks to address regulatory uncertainties, lockup periods, and slashing risks. The bank's compliance infrastructure ensures clients meet Swiss regulatory standards while participating in blockchain security. Myles Harrison, AMINA's Chief Product Officer, noted that the service bridges traditional finance with Web3 by enabling clients to earn rewards for supporting a blockchain network adopted by global financial leaders.

Market data highlights Polygon's growing institutional relevance. The network accounts for 30% of stablecoin activity in micro-payments across EVM chains and has attracted deployments from JPMorgan, Franklin Templeton, and Santander. With AMINA's entry into POL staking, analysts suggest the move could accelerate TradFi-Polygon integrations, particularly as other regulated staking services emerge in jurisdictions like New York.

Risk disclosures emphasize that staking rewards are variable and depend on network performance, with the 15% yield including a fixed bonus from the Polygon Foundation for participants maintaining stakes over a 12-month period. Institutions are advised to verify custody arrangements, insurance coverage, and tax implications before allocating capital.

AMINA Bank, established in 2018 and licensed by FINMA since 2019, has expanded its global footprint with licenses in Abu Dhabi and Hong Kong. The bank's AUM exceeded $4.2 billion in 2024, driven by demand for crypto custody, trading, and now, staking services.

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