The regulated Swiss crypto bank and the digital asset company registered with the NASDAQ have unleashed Hong Kong's power fund and targeted institutional demand with aggressive crypto stock exposure.
The Swiss-Redulated Crypto Bank team is registered in the launch of the Hong Kong Fund registered with NASDAQ
Amina Bank AG, a Swiss crypto bank regulated by the Swiss Financial Markets Supervision Authority, revealed its strategic cooperation on August 28, 2025 with Metalpha Technology Holding Ltd., a NASDAQ-registered company specializing in the asset management of digital assets. The initiative begins with the launch of Principal Fund I, a crypto-capital-centric vehicle distributed through Amina's Hong Kong subsidiary.
“This collaboration kicks off the joint development of innovative digital asset solutions starting with the distribution of Principal Fund I,” Amina explained and elaborated on the importance of the partnership.
This makes Amina one of the first regulatory cryptographic service providers to provide comprehensive crypto stock exposure products to qualified professional investors in the Hong Kong market through its Hong Kong subsidiary Amina (Hong Kong) Limited.
The institutional appetite for regulated crypto equipment has accelerated, with US listed Bitcoin Exchange Sales Funds (ETFs) accumulating more than $150 billion in assets since early 2024.
According to Amina Bank, the fund has already surpassed its benchmark by more than 20% since August 2024. Michael Benz, head of Amina's Asia-Pacific region, highlighted the city's evolving landscape.
Hong Kong has initially focused on building institutional crypto infrastructure, and is now witnessing a natural evolution towards adoption of a wider range of professional investors.
Metalpha's authorized subsidiary LSQ Capital Ltd. manages the fund under Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission Type 9 approval, with a minimum investment of $1 million. Monique Chan, CEO of LSQ Capital, “We are working with Amina Bank to support global, ultra-high net clients in accessing digital asset opportunities through a safer, reliable, regulated approach.” Regulatory disclosures are cautions regarding volatility and key risks, but advocates argue that such partnerships indicate an increase in integration between traditional funds and digital assets. Critics often highlight speculative risks, but industry supporters argue that regulated products, such as principal funds, will increase investor protection and increase adoption.
