{"id":63115,"date":"2025-11-18T11:04:41","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:04:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/hong-kong-crypto-rules-attract-global-banks-as-amina-wins-new-approval\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T11:04:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T11:04:41","slug":"hong-kong-crypto-rules-attract-global-banks-as-amina-wins-new-approval","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/hong-kong-crypto-rules-attract-global-banks-as-amina-wins-new-approval\/","title":{"rendered":"Hong Kong crypto rules attract global banks as AMINA wins new approval"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : CoinJournal: Latest Crypto News, Altcoin News and Cryptocurrency Comparison )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<div class=\"-mt-16  mb-8  lg:-mt-20  rounded-md  shadow-md\">\n<div class=\"relative  z-10  post-article-image  rounded  overflow-hidden\" data-site=\"CoinJournal\">\n<picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/11\/20251118_1245_Hong-Kong-Crypto-Appeal_simple_compose_01kaawzkm2ee1tqtamze6k9tgg-smartcrop-750x375.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/11\/20251118_1245_Hong-Kong-Crypto-Appeal_simple_compose_01kaawzkm2ee1tqtamze6k9tgg-smartcrop-363x181.webp\" type=\"image\/webp\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/11\/20251118_1245_Hong-Kong-Crypto-Appeal_simple_compose_01kaawzkm2ee1tqtamze6k9tgg-smartcrop-750x375.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\" media=\"(min-width: 750px)\"\/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/coinjournal.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/imagecache\/2025\/11\/20251118_1245_Hong-Kong-Crypto-Appeal_simple_compose_01kaawzkm2ee1tqtamze6k9tgg-smartcrop-363x181.png\" type=\"image\/jpeg\"\/>\n<\/picture>                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"950\">The licence covers 13 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ether, USD,C and Tether.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"950\">AMINA reported a 233% increase in Hong Kong trading volumes in early 2025.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"950\">Hong Kong launched new stablecoin rules and approved a Solana ETF this year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"950\">Hong Kong\u2019s push to build a regulated digital asset market is drawing more interest from global financial institutions, and the latest example is Swiss crypto bank AMINA Bank AG securing approval to expand its services in the city.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"950\">The bank received a Type 1 licence uplift from the Securities and Futures Commission, which makes it the first international bank allowed to offer regulated crypto trading and custody to institutional clients in Hong Kong.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"950\">The move strengthens the city\u2019s position as a regional digital asset hub and highlights rising demand for bank-grade crypto services among professional traders.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1462\">AMINA plans to use the approval to provide institutional users with a regulated route into cryptocurrencies at a time when clients are looking for stronger safeguards and clearer rules.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1462\">Hong Kong\u2019s compliance standards have often limited the number of foreign institutions able to offer these services, which has left a gap in the market for firms with established banking frameworks.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"1462\"><a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/AMINABankGlobal\/status\/1990585751978008746?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1990585751978008746%7Ctwgr%5E5fcd675e6a0df3645e339baad980b5e17723a5e7%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&amp;ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fcointelegraph.com%2Fnews%2Fcrypto-bank-amina-gets-hong-kong-license-to-launch-institutional-trading\">AMINA\u2019s entry<\/a> aims to fill that gap while giving clients a regulated platform backed by traditional financial infrastructure.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1505\">AMINA expands in a fast growing market<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1910\">The licence uplift allows AMINA\u2019s Hong Kong subsidiary to offer trading and custody for 13 cryptocurrencies.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1910\">These include Bitcoin, Ether, USDC, Tether, and several leading decentralised finance tokens that are widely used across global exchanges.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1910\">The approval creates new opportunities for institutional clients looking for a single regulated venue with access to a curated list of major digital assets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2284\">AMINA also reported a sharp rise in market activity.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2284\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/aminagroup.com\/research\/hong-kong-leads-apac-digital-asset-adoption-in-2025\/?utm_campaign=121638098-Research%20Insights&amp;utm_content=472968406&amp;utm_medium=social&amp;utm_source=twitter&amp;hss_channel=tw-1024292924077629441\">bank recorded<\/a> a 233% increase in trading volume on Hong Kong crypto exchanges in the first half of 2025.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1912\" data-end=\"2284\">The increase points to stronger engagement from both institutional and retail segments, which are becoming more active as Hong Kong\u2019s regulatory environment evolves.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2618\">The bank expects the new approval to support a wider product range.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2618\">It plans to expand into private fund management, structured crypto products, derivatives, and tokenised real-world assets.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2286\" data-end=\"2618\">These additions would place AMINA among the firms offering institutional clients diversified exposure across multiple types of digital assets.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2620\" data-end=\"2664\">Local players face new global competition<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"3092\">While AMINA is the first international bank to receive this specific licence upgrade, it enters a competitive market.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"3092\">Hong Kong already hosts regulated local firms such as Tiger Brokers and HashKey, which serve institutional and retail clients under earlier permissions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2666\" data-end=\"3092\">AMINA\u2019s approval signals that the market is open to more foreign institutions, which could change competitive dynamics for both global and local providers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3384\">Hong Kong officials have said on multiple occasions that attracting global firms is central to the city\u2019s digital asset strategy.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3094\" data-end=\"3384\">AMINA\u2019s arrival may encourage more banks and brokerages abroad to consider similar applications as they assess opportunities in Asia\u2019s regulated crypto markets.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3386\" data-end=\"3438\">Policy changes shape Hong Kong\u2019s crypto framework<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3775\">AMINA\u2019s approval arrives during a period of rapid policy development in the city.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3775\">Hong Kong introduced its new stablecoin rules in August, creating a formal licensing pathway for issuers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3775\">Following this, major regional banks such as HSBC and ICBC indicated they were examining licence applications as part of their digital asset plans.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"4018\">The city also approved its first Solana exchange-traded fund in late October.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3777\" data-end=\"4018\">The approval placed Hong Kong ahead of the US in allowing a regulated Solana ETF and added another product to its growing list of crypto-linked investment options.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4325\">Hong Kong tightened rules around self-custody of digital assets in August.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4325\">The change focused on improving cybersecurity protections and reducing risks tied to individual key management.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4325\">The decision was presented as a safety measure rather than a restriction on user access.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4578\">The combination of new rules and rising institutional interest has created an environment that is now attracting more global firms.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4327\" data-end=\"4578\">AMINA\u2019s regulatory progress adds momentum to Hong Kong\u2019s strategy of balancing strong compliance with market expansion.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-meta\">\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  text-green-300\">Share this article<\/h6>\n<hr class=\"mb-6\"\/>\n<h6 class=\"text-3xl  mb-4  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