Swiss Bank AMINA Launches SUI Trading and Custody Services

AMINA Bank AG, a Zug-based Swiss institution regulated by FINMA, has become the first regulated bank to offer trading and custody services for SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain [1][2]. The announcement, made on August 5, 2025, positions AMINA as a pioneer in institutional-grade blockchain asset integration. The bank emphasized that clients will have full control over deposits and withdrawals, with no trading limits, and plans to launch SUI staking services later this year. Myles Harrison, AMINA’s Chief Product Officer, highlighted the Sui network’s efficiency in replacing traditional infrastructure, reinforcing its appeal to institutional clients [2].

The move follows a surge in on-chain activity for SUI, with decentralized exchange volume hitting a record $14.27 billion—surpassing Solana in stablecoin transfer activity [1][3]. Institutional confidence in the Sui network is further underscored by a $441 million investment from Nasdaq-listed Mill City Ventures, which acquired SUI tokens as part of its strategic allocation [2]. Analysts view these developments as complementary signals of growing adoption and legitimacy in the broader financial ecosystem [2].

From a technical standpoint, SUI operates as a Layer-1 blockchain originally developed from Meta’s Diem project framework. The network prioritizes transaction speed and institutional-grade applications, with over 183.8 million active accounts and more than 11.1 billion transactions processed to date. Its average finality time of approximately 400 milliseconds and capacity for 297,000 transactions per second make it a compelling infrastructure solution for DeFi and dApp developers [1].

AMINA’s custody and trading services meet Swiss financial standards, offering a regulated entry point for traditional institutions exploring blockchain adoption [2]. This development aligns with broader trends in the financial sector, where banks are increasingly integrating digital assets into their service offerings. The Swiss market, known for its progressive approach to crypto regulation, continues to attract innovation and investment in blockchain infrastructure.

While SUI has experienced a 5% daily decline and a 12% weekly drop, it remains up nearly 18% on a monthly basis. This resilience is supported by strong ecosystem growth, including a 145% year-over-year increase in key usage metrics and expanding integrations with DeFi, dApps, and enterprise solutions [3]. However, the market faces a potential near-term headwind with a 44 million token unlock scheduled for September 1, 2025, which could introduce short-term price volatility depending on market absorption [3].

The SUI ecosystem is also broadening its reach through initiatives such as xMoney for real-world payments, the Move Registry (MVR) for cross-ecosystem interoperability, and growing interest from game developers. These factors, combined with a vibrant developer community and active liquidity partnerships, position SUI as a competitive player in the Layer-1 space [3].

SUI’s recent performance and institutional backing suggest it is well-positioned to maintain its upward trajectory in the digital asset market. With AMINA’s services now available, SUI gains another institutional access point, reinforcing its role in the evolving blockchain economy.

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Source:

[1] "Swiss bank AMINA Becomes World's First to Offer SUI..."

https://coinpedia.org/news/swiss-bank-amina-becomes-worlds-first-to-offer-sui-trading-custody/

[2] "Swiss bank AMINA offers custody and trading for SUI..."

https://invezz.com/news/2025/08/05/swiss-bank-amina-offers-custody-and-trading-for-sui-staking-coming-soon/

[3] "AMINA Bank Leads the Way: First Regulated Bank to Offer SUI Services."

https://www.xt.com/en/blog/community-news/2025-08-05T13:19:16.000Z

[4] "Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank has become the world's first regulated bank to offer trading and custody services for the SUI token."

https://www.panewslab.com/en/articles/da5d4a07-91fe-4663-b87a-a2f2818139dc