Amina's Regulated POL Staking: Swiss Trust Powers Institutional Blockchain Security

Amina Bank, a Swiss financial institution licensed by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), has become the first bank to offer institutional staking for Polygon's native POL token. The service, launched on October 9, 2025, provides qualified participants-such as asset managers, family offices, and corporate treasuries-with a regulated framework to earn staking rewards while supporting the security of the Polygon blockchain network. The initiative follows Amina's expansion of POL-related services, including custody and trading, and aligns with growing institutional interest in blockchain infrastructure.

The staking offering combines a base yield from the Polygon protocol with additional incentives from the Polygon Foundation. According to the bank, institutions may earn up to 15% in annualized rewards, though this figure includes both variable protocol yields (estimated at around 4%) and a fixed one-time bonus (10%) for maintaining staked POL for one year. Myles Harrison, Amina's chief product officer, emphasized that the service bridges traditional finance and blockchain by enabling institutions to participate in network security while adhering to Swiss regulatory requirements.

Polygon's ecosystem has expanded significantly, processing transactions under $0.01 with finality in under five seconds. As of October 2025, the network hosts over $1 billion in tokenized real-world assets and $3.4 billion in stablecoins. Major financial institutions, including J.P. Morgan, Franklin Templeton, and BlackRock, have deployed tokenization projects on the platform. The POL token, which replaced MATIC as the network's primary token, has a market cap of approximately $2.5 billion.

Institutions seeking to participate in POL staking through Amina are advised to conduct due diligence. Key considerations include verifying custody arrangements, insurance coverage, and the segregation of assets. Clients should also request detailed breakdowns of fees, historical reward reports, and proof-of-reserves to ensure alignment with operational and compliance requirements. Additionally, tax implications and unbonding terms must be clarified to align with institutional mandates.

The launch marks a broader trend of institutional engagement in blockchain networks. Polygon Labs CEO Marc Boiron noted that institutions are moving beyond token ownership to active participation in network governance and security. Amina's offering positions the bank as a leader in regulated staking services, with assets under management (AUM) exceeding $4.2 billion as of 2024. The service also underscores Switzerland's growing role as a hub for compliant crypto innovation, with Amina holding regulatory approvals in Abu Dhabi and China Hong Kong.

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