AMINA Bank AG, a Swiss-regulated crypto bank under FINMA, has made history by becoming the first bank in the world to offer institutional staking for Polygon’s native POL token. This new service is a game-changer for institutional investors, offering a fully compliant way to earn yields of up to 15%, thanks to a direct partnership with the Polygon Foundation.
A Regulated Gateway to High-Yield Crypto Staking
By launching this institutional staking-as-a-service, AMINA is bridging traditional finance and Web3, offering clients the opportunity to access blockchain-native returns through a regulated and secure platform. Unlike typical staking platforms, AMINA’s model meets Switzerland’s strict KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) standards, ensuring full compliance while helping secure the Polygon network.
Institutional investors can now tap into enhanced staking rewards for POL—significantly higher than the standard yields—without compromising regulatory compliance or operational risk. This makes it easier for banks, asset managers, and fintech platforms to onboard into staking while staying in line with international finance regulations.
Why Polygon and Why Now?
The timing of this move is strategic. Polygon has established itself as a leading blockchain network for real-world payments and tokenization. The network currently handles over 30% of all sub-$100 transactions across Ethereum-compatible (EVM) chains, highlighting its dominance in micropayments and emerging markets.
Polygon also supports a thriving stablecoin ecosystem, managing over $3.4 billion in stablecoins, and commands 90% of stablecoin usage in emerging economies. This widespread adoption makes the Polygon ecosystem an attractive infrastructure layer for future financial applications—and institutional staking helps enhance its network security and decentralization.
