AMINA Bank Becomes First to Secure MiCA License in Europe via Austrian Subsidiary

AMINA Bank AG, a Swiss-based crypto banking group, has achieved a landmark milestone by becoming the first crypto banking entity to receive authorization under Europe's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation. Its Austrian subsidiary, AMINA (Austria) AG, was granted a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license by the Austrian Financial Market Authority (FMA) on October 29, 2025.

The license authorizes AMINA to offer a full suite of regulated digital asset services, including crypto trading, custody, portfolio management, staking, exchange between crypto and fiat currencies, crypto-to-crypto trading, and transfer services. This approval positions AMINA as one of the earliest fully compliant players under MiCAR, the EU's comprehensive digital asset framework, and enables expansion across more than 30 European markets through MiCA's passporting regime, expected to take full effect in 2026.

Franz Bergmueller, CEO of AMINA Bank, highlighted that the approval "demonstrates AMINA Group’s commitment to the highest regulatory standards and to meeting the growing global demand for trusted crypto services." Austria was strategically selected as the European base due to its clear regulatory framework and early adoption of MiCAR principles. Eckehard Stolz, Managing Director of AMINA EU, added, "By combining Swiss banking DNA and deep expertise with Austrian regulatory strength, we are building the trusted infrastructure to bridge traditional finance and crypto."

AMINA's global regulatory footprint includes existing licenses from FINMA in Switzerland, the FSRA in Abu Dhabi's ADGM, and the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission, reinforcing its role as a trusted provider for institutional clients. This development sets a precedent for MiCA-compliant crypto service providers and underscores the EU's push for transparency, consumer protection, and systemic integrity in digital assets.