Swiss-based Amina Bank, one of the world’s leading regulated crypto financial institutions, has taken a pioneering step in institutional blockchain participation by becoming the first bank to offer staking services for Polygon’s POL token. The move underscores growing institutional interest in decentralized infrastructure and tokenized finance.
The Zug-headquartered bank, licensed by the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA), announced on Thursday that it has partnered with the Polygon Foundation to provide institutional clients with up to 15% in annual staking rewards.
“Our expansion of POL services provides institutional clients with regulated access to the blockchain,” said Myles Harrison, Amina’s Chief Product Officer. “This initiative allows our clients to earn rewards while contributing to the stability and security of a network that powers some of the world’s largest financial institutions.”
Amina’s offering targets professional investors, including asset managers, family offices, and corporate treasuries, seeking compliant exposure to digital assets. The service provides not only direct POL token acquisition but also integrated staking within a regulated custody and reporting environment.
Polygon’s Growing Role in Institutional Blockchain Adoption
Polygon (POL), currently trading around $0.24, has emerged as a major infrastructure layer for Web3 and tokenization initiatives across the financial sector. Its ecosystem supports projects from BlackRock, JPMorgan, Franklin Templeton, and Stripe, which leverage its low-cost, high-speed architecture for scalable onchain applications.
According to RWA.xyz, Polygon ranks third globally among blockchains in real-world asset (RWA) tokenization, hosting over $1.13 billion across 273 tokenized assets. Ethereum remains dominant with roughly 56% of the total market share.
Top 10 RWA blockchains. Source: RWA.xyz
Polygon’s continued growth aligns with the broader institutional shift toward tokenized finance. The network’s transition to the POL token — replacing MATIC — aims to enhance interoperability across its suite of layer-2 solutions and introduce next-generation staking and governance features.
Amina’s Expansion and Institutional Momentum
Formerly known as Seba Bank, Amina has become a key bridge between traditional finance and crypto. In its 2024 financial report, the bank recorded $40.4 million in revenue, a 69% year-over-year increase, while assets under management surged 136% to $4.2 billion, driven by institutional demand and global expansion.
The launch of POL staking follows a broader industry shift toward regulated staking services. Earlier this week, Coinbase received approval from New York regulators to reintroduce staking for state residents, while Grayscale unveiled the first U.S.-listed ETPs with staking capabilities, starting with Ethereum and Solana products.
These developments mark a turning point in mainstream crypto finance, where regulated institutions are now taking the lead in staking, custody, and yield generation—areas previously dominated by decentralized platforms.