AMINA to Become the First MiCA-Certified Crypto Bank in Europe #

Those familiar with the European regulatory system will understand how difficult it is to set up a crypto bank within EU borders. After trials and tribulations, the EU developed the Markets in Crypto-Assets framework, which helped define the rules for crypto trading within its borders. Nevertheless, crypto trading is still in its infancy in the European Union. That was until November 3rd, 2025, when AMINA Bank received a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) license from Austria’s Financial Market Authority (FMA) under MiCA.

Under the licensing, AMINA Bank is authorized to facilitate crypto trading, custody, and portfolio management services, as well as crypto staking. AMINA aims to serve professional investors, including family offices, corporates, financial institutions, and others.

Speaking to BusinessWire, Franz Bergmueller, CEO of AMINA Bank, said, “All AMINA Group companies put clients first. AMINA EU’s receipt of a MiCA CASP license further demonstrates AMINA Group’s commitment to the highest regulatory standards and to meeting the growing global demand for trusted crypto services.”

While the company’s leadership lauded Austria for its regulatory excellence and strong commitment to investor protection, Eckehard Stolz, Managing Director of AMINA EU, had something to add.

“Professional investors in Europe are seeking secure, regulated access to crypto, and we’re meeting that demand with the launch of AMINA’s European operations in Austria. By combining Swiss banking DNA and deep expertise with Austrian regulatory strength, we are building the trusted infrastructure to bridge traditional finance and crypto.”