Sui and Sygnum Partner to Expand Institutional Crypto Services

Sui, a high-performance blockchain platform, has announced its integration with Sygnum, a regulated digital asset bank licensed in Switzerland. This partnership enables Sygnum to offer institutional clients services such as custody, trading, staking, and Lombard loans backed by SUI collateral. The SUI staking functionality is expected to launch in the coming weeks, while the Lombard loan program is scheduled for the fourth quarter [1].

The collaboration marks a pivotal moment in the convergence of traditional finance and blockchain technology. Sygnum, which operates under a comprehensive Swiss banking license, provides a range of services including trading, custody, asset management, and real-world asset tokenization. By incorporating Sui into its platform, Sygnum highlights its commitment to supporting scalable and efficient layer-1 blockchains, positioning itself at the forefront of the digital asset banking sector [1].

This integration aligns with a broader trend of institutional adoption of crypto services. Major banks in the U.S., including Bank of America, JPMorgan, and Citigroup, have either launched or explored digital asset initiatives. Similarly, BNY Mellon became the first major U.S. bank to offer custody services for both fiat and crypto assets, while BBVA in Spain expanded its crypto services to retail clients in 2025 following regulatory approvals. These developments reflect the increasing demand for crypto-related services among institutional and retail investors [2].

Switzerland has emerged as a global hub for regulated crypto banking, with institutions like Sygnum and SEBA Bank offering fully compliant services to a wide range of clients. This environment fosters innovation while ensuring compliance with local and international financial regulations. Sygnum’s decision to integrate Sui underscores its strategic focus on next-generation blockchain infrastructure and reinforces the platform’s growing credibility among institutional actors [3].

Sui’s blockchain is designed to support high-throughput and low-latency transactions, making it particularly attractive for enterprise and institutional use cases. Its integration with Sygnum provides institutional investors with a secure and regulated gateway to access and manage SUI-based assets. The compatibility with Sygnum’s existing suite of digital asset services further enhances the platform’s utility and adoption potential [1].

The partnership also reflects the maturing digital asset ecosystem, where traditional financial institutions are increasingly embedding blockchain-based solutions into their product portfolios. With regulatory frameworks such as the U.S. CLARITY and GENIUS Acts and the EU’s MiCA regulation continuing to evolve, banks offering crypto services are expected to face greater competition. This dynamic is likely to drive innovation and expand the availability of crypto products for a wider audience [2].

Overall, the collaboration between Sui and Sygnum represents a significant step in the institutional adoption of digital assets. By offering a secure and regulated environment for SUI-based transactions, Sygnum is helping to bridge the gap between traditional banking and the decentralized financial ecosystem. As more banks seek to integrate crypto services into their offerings, the line between traditional finance and blockchain-based systems will continue to blur [3].

Source: [1] BlockBeats (https://www.theblockbeats.info/en/flash/306468)

[2] Coin.Space (https://coin.space/how-us-banks-are-quietly-moving-into-crypto-and-what-it-means-for-you/)

[3] Blockchain News (https://blockchain.news/Profile/Rebeca-Moen)