Swiss Bank AMINA Bank Enables Institutional Staking of Polygon’s POL Token
Swiss bank AMINA Bank AG, regulated by FINMA, is the first bank to offer institutional staking of Polygon’s native POL token. This service allows asset managers, family offices, corporate treasuries, and other institutions to secure the Polygon network while earning staking rewards. The process operates within a regulated framework.
Through a partnership with the Polygon Foundation, institutions staking POL via AMINA can earn an annual yield of 15%. This rate exceeds the standard rewards on the Polygon network. The launch coincides with increased activity on Polygon, especially in small-value payments and stablecoin transactions in emerging markets.
Bridging Traditional Finance and Blockchain
Staking helps validate transactions and secure proof-of-stake networks. Until now, staking was mainly done by crypto-native firms or individual holders. AMINA’s service lets institutions participate while complying with Swiss KYC and AML regulations. This provides a regulated way to earn blockchain-native rewards.
Polygon has become more attractive to institutional players. The network handles micro-payments under $100 and manages about $3.4 billion in stablecoins. Major financial firms like J.P. Morgan, Franklin Templeton, Santander, Stripe, and Securitize use Polygon for tokenized assets and payment solutions. Polygon’s low fees and near-instant settlement suit enterprise needs.
POL Token and Institutional Adoption
POL replaced MATIC as Polygon’s main token. It is used to validate transactions and pay gas fees. The transition from MATIC is nearly complete. Staking rewards encourage participants to help secure the network.
Experts say AMINA’s move shows growing institutional involvement in crypto. Institutions are moving beyond holding tokens to actively supporting blockchain networks. Analysts believe regulated staking can connect traditional finance with Web3. It also strengthens Polygon’s position as a blockchain fit for enterprise use.
