Swiss crypto bank AMINA has achieved a landmark regulatory milestone by becoming the first bank globally to offer custody and trading support for Canton Coin through a single FINMA-regulated counterparty. According to the latest reports, AMINA now holds licenses across Switzerland, Hong Kong, Abu Dhabi, and the EU under MiCAR, positioning itself as the first regulated bank to offer banking-grade infrastructure for Canton Coin. The bank made the announcement on May 6, 2026, stating that institutional investors can now hold and trade Canton Coin without relying on crypto-native custodians or exchanges, allowing them to manage their assets through a FINMA-regulated platform as an alternative to traditional crypto-native exchanges. This development marks a significant step in integrating blockchain infrastructure with traditional finance, enabling institutional clients to access the network without relying on crypto-native exchanges or custodians.
The Canton Network has demonstrated significant growth and institutional adoption, now supporting 9 trillion in on-chain assets and connecting major financial institutions alongside crypto-native firms. The network was developed by Digital Asset and backed by major financial institutions including the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation, Visa, BitGo, Goldman Sachs, and Citadel. As reported by AMINA, the setup is designed to support firms using Canton Network infrastructure for tokenization and financial settlement operations. Canton Coin is currently priced at approximately $0.148 with a total market capitalization of $5.7 billion, according to CoinMarketCap data. The network was launched in May 2023 as a public blockchain designed for financial institutions, focusing on tokenized assets, settlement, and collateral management. It operates as a "network of networks," enabling secure and private transactions for regulated markets, positioning itself as a key competitor to other enterprise blockchains including R3's Corda and Hyperledger Fabric.
The integration comes as institutional interest in tokenized finance and settlement networks continues to grow significantly. In April 2026, BitGo extended its Canton Coin services to include trading and on-chain settlement after previously supporting custody functions alone. Additionally, S&P Dow Jones Indices tokenized its US Treasury Index benchmark on the Canton Network, allowing institutions to access benchmark fixed-income data through tokenized systems. This development aligns with AMINA's recent participation in the EU-regulated 21X blockchain platform, further strengthening its position in institutional tokenized finance infrastructure. The Canton Network competes with other enterprise blockchain networks targeting institutional finance, offering specialized solutions for capital markets activities. As the network builds momentum, its next major milestone will be the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation's (DTCC) tokenized securities platform launch, scheduled for October following a July pilot, which could further accelerate institutional adoption.
From its base in Zug, Switzerland, AMINA has continued expanding regulated crypto services across multiple jurisdictions. In March 2026, the bank became the first regulated banking participant on 21X, a European Union-regulated blockchain securities platform operating under the bloc's Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) pilot regime for tokenized securities markets. Under this European approval, AMINA expanded support for 13 digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, USD Coin, and Tether. The bank also received approval from Austria's Financial Market Authority in November 2025, allowing it to offer crypto trading, custody, and portfolio management services across the European Economic Area under the European Union's MiCA framework. This regulatory expansion demonstrates AMINA's commitment to positioning itself as a leader in tokenized financial infrastructure, with the bank's announcement on May 6, 2026 marking a significant milestone in institutional blockchain adoption.
