AMINA Bank Pioneers Regulated Access to SUI as Institutional Interest Surges
AMINA Bank becomes the first regulated institution to offer custody and trading for SUI, signaling rising institutional interest.
In a milestone for institutional crypto adoption, Swiss-regulated AMINA Bank AG has become the first licensed bank globally to offer custody and trading services for SUI, the native token of the Sui blockchain. This strategic move underscores AMINA’s commitment to bridging traditional finance with next-generation blockchain infrastructure.
By enabling regulated access to SUI, AMINA is positioning itself at the forefront of compliant digital asset services. Myles Harrison, the bank’s Chief Product Officer, emphasized Sui’s potential to surpass Web2 infrastructure in speed, scalability, and efficiency—key attributes driving institutional interest in Layer-1 networks.
Beyond trading and custody, AMINA plans to launch staking capabilities for SUI by year’s end. This service will feature institutional-grade governance tools, unlimited trading volume, and a stringent compliance framework, empowering clients to engage with the asset at scale and within regulatory parameters.
This announcement comes amid growing institutional demand for exposure to the Sui ecosystem. Multiple ETF initiatives are advancing: Canary Capital is undergoing SEC review, 21Shares has filed for a Nasdaq listing, and Bitwise is preparing to include SUI in its crypto index ETF. Meanwhile, Mill City Ventures, a Nasdaq-listed firm, has committed a staggering $450 million to SUI, acquiring over 76 million tokens through a mix of OTC deals and agreements with the Sui Foundation.
Despite a recent 12% price dip, SUI continues to demonstrate strong network activity. In July 2025, the Sui blockchain processed over $224 million in stablecoin transfers—outpacing even Solana for the same period. This data signals a robust underlying demand that belies the short-term price volatility.
Sui’s developer ecosystem is also gaining momentum. The ongoing Sui Summer 2025 campaign has drawn nearly 3,000 developers—up 50% from the previous year—through events in major cities like Paris, Athens, Istanbul, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City. With $2 billion in total value locked and a growing enterprise-friendly architecture, Sui is increasingly being recognized as a serious contender among leading Layer-1 blockchains.
AMINA Bank’s integration of SUI services adds a new layer of legitimacy and accessibility to the blockchain’s ecosystem. As regulatory clarity improves and institutional infrastructure matures, such initiatives could be pivotal in mainstreaming digital assets.
