Sygnum Expands Services to Sui Blockchain Boosting SUI Institutional Adoption

Sygnum Bank, a leading Swiss digital asset bank, has expanded its institutional services to include the Sui blockchain, offering custody, trading, and lending for SUI tokens. This move enhances institutional access to Sui and aligns with Sygnum’s mission to bridge traditional and decentralized finance [1]. The services are available to institutional clients, including banks, asset managers, and high-net-worth individuals, providing a secure and compliant environment for managing SUI tokens [2].

The integration of SUI into Sygnum’s platform is a significant step for Sui, a layer-one blockchain developed by Mysten Labs, which aims to deliver fast and scalable blockchain solutions. Sui supports applications in DeFi, real-time payments, and tokenized real-world assets, making it an attractive option for institutional investors [4]. Sygnum’s custody model ensures that client assets are held separately from the bank’s balance sheet, enhancing security and reducing counterparty risk [5].

The partnership also includes future plans for SUI staking and Lombard loans backed by SUI tokens, which will allow clients to maintain liquidity without selling their holdings [2]. Sygnum CEO Mathias Imbach emphasized the bank’s role as a hybrid between traditional and crypto finance, stating that its expertise and technology will help Sui build a robust and scalable treasury [1]. Christian Thompson, Managing Director of the Sui Foundation, praised Sygnum’s regulated approach and highlighted the potential for Sui’s global institutional expansion [2].

The announcement coincided with a positive market reaction, with SUI’s price rising 8.6% to $3.80 and trading volumes exceeding $2 billion [3]. Analysts noted that Sygnum’s regulated services could drive increased adoption of SUI in the coming months, particularly as more institutions seek secure and compliant digital asset solutions [9]. The move also aligns with broader trends of institutional interest in crypto, supported by regulatory developments in Switzerland [10].

The initiative is part of a larger $450 million institutional treasury partnership involving Sygnum, Mill City Ventures, and Galaxy Digital. This collaboration aims to bring institutional-grade financial services to SUI, enhancing its liquidity and market presence [5]. SUI’s capped supply of 10 billion tokens, with around 3.51 billion currently in circulation, supports strong availability for institutional trading [4].

Sygnum’s integration of SUI demonstrates its commitment to expanding digital asset services and reinforcing its position as a leader in the crypto banking sector. The partnership reflects a growing trend of institutional adoption in the blockchain space, as traditional financial institutions increasingly recognize the potential of digital assets and seek to offer compliant, secure solutions to their clients [9].

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[1] Sygnum Partners with Sui Foundation to Expand Institutional SUI Access (https://www.ainvest.com/news/sygnum-partners-sui-foundation-expand-institutional-sui-access-2508/)

[2] Sygnum Bank Integrates SUI Coin in $450M Treasury Partnership (https://www.ainvest.com/news/sygnum-bank-integrates-sui-coin-450m-treasury-partnership-galaxy-mill-city-2508/)

[3] Sui (SUI) Jumps 8.6% After Integration With Swiss Bank Sygnum (https://cryptorank.io/news/feed/cf7cd-sui-developer-growth-token-price-paradox)

[4] Sygnum Integrates With SUI For Custody, Trading, Staking (https://www.banklesstimes.com/articles/2025/08/08/sygnum-integrates-with-sui-for-custody-trading-staking-and-loan-services/)

[5] $1B Sygnum Bank Backs SUI Coin in $450M Treasury Partnership (https://ground.news/article/mill-city-partners-with-galaxy-digital-for-treasury-management-advancing-institutional-grade-access-to-sui-blockchain)

[7] Sygnum Integrates SUI Blockchain Boosting SUI Token Adoption (https://www.ainvest.com/news/sygnum-integrates-sui-blockchain-boosting-sui-token-adoption-2508/)

[9] Sygnum Integrates SUI in $450M Treasury Push Driving 8.6% Price Surge (https://www.ainvest.com/news/sygnum-integrates-sui-450m-treasury-push-driving-8-6-price-surge-2508/)