Amina Launches First Regulated POL Staking for Institutions at Up to 15%

Swiss-regulated crypto bank Amina Bank AG has become the first institution globally to offer staking services for Polygon's native token, POL, with rewards of up to 15% for qualified institutional participants. The service, launched on October 9, 2025, builds on Amina's existing POL custody and trading capabilities, enabling clients to secure the Polygon network while adhering to regulatory standards AMINA Bank AG^[1]. The offering is facilitated through a partnership with the Polygon Foundation, which provides additional incentives to boost staking yields beyond Amina's standard 4-5% base rate CoinDesk^[2]. This initiative targets ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs), asset managers, family offices, pension funds, and corporate treasuries, offering them a compliant pathway to participate in blockchain infrastructure Cointelegraph^[3].

Polygon's network has emerged as a critical infrastructure for institutional on-chain finance, supporting nearly $3 billion in stablecoin market capitalization and over $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets (RWAs). The network processes micro and small USDC payments with sub-$0.01 transaction fees and integrates with payment platforms like Stripe. Major financial institutions, including BlackRock and JPMorgan, have adopted Polygon for tokenization and on-chain finance initiatives AMINA Bank AG^[1]. The Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain recently surpassed $1 billion in tokenized RWAs, with deployments such as BlackRock's BUIDL Fund, a tokenized money-market fund AMINA Bank AG^[1].

Myles Harrison, Amina's Chief Product Officer, emphasized the service's role in bridging traditional finance with blockchain networks. "Our expansion of POL services provides institutional clients with regulated access to the blockchain, enabling them to be rewarded for providing stability and security to a network used by some of the biggest financial institutions," he stated AMINA Bank AG^[1]. The offering includes institutional-grade custody and risk management frameworks, addressing regulatory uncertainties, lockup periods, market risks, and slashing risks through operational oversight Cointelegraph^[3].

Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron described the development as a turning point, noting that institutions are shifting from merely purchasing tokens to actively participating in blockchain networks. "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," he said AMINA Bank AG^[1]. The Polygon network's institutional-scale performance is underscored by partnerships with enterprises like Nike's .SWOOSH platform and Stripe's global payment processing AMINA Bank AG^[1].

The initiative aligns with broader trends in tokenization and institutional adoption. Polygon's PoS network now hosts $1.13 billion in tokenized RWAs, including 269 assets and nearly 3,000 holders, according to a September 2025 report by Dune and RWA.xyz . The network leads the tokenized global bonds market with a 62% share, driven by projects like Spiko's euro money-market fund and Cashlink's euro issues . Amina's entry into POL staking coincides with Polygon's recent "Rio" upgrade, enhancing scalability for future demand .

Regulatory clarity in Switzerland has enabled Amina to offer staking services under the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)'s interim practice, which allows licensed entities to segregate staked assets and mitigate operational risks . The service is available to clients meeting Amina's KYC and compliance requirements, with restrictions based on legal and regulatory considerations in jurisdictions like the UK AMINA Bank AG^[1]. This aligns with Switzerland's prudential focus on asset segregation and risk management, contrasting with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) approach, which treats protocol staking as administrative rather than investment activities .

Amina's POL staking offering reflects the growing convergence of traditional finance and blockchain. By providing regulated access to high-yield staking rewards, the bank positions itself at the forefront of institutional crypto adoption, leveraging Polygon's established infrastructure to meet the demands of a maturing market Cointelegraph^[3].