Swiss regulated bank Amina has added Internet Computer (ICP) to its range of digital assets available for custody and trading, marking a notable move as more traditional financial institutions begin to explore blockchain platforms with growing developer activity and commercial traction.
ICP stands apart from many Layer 1 chains by offering the infrastructure to host full-stack applications directly on-chain, removing reliance on centralised cloud providers. This includes websites, enterprise systems and decentralised apps (dApps), all running without traditional servers. While this idea has existed since ICP’s early launch, the past year has seen a marked improvement in both adoption and on-chain revenue.
According to its public financial disclosures, ICP generated the majority of its all-time revenue over the last three quarters, with a sharp rise reported from mid-2024 through early 2025. Developers have also taken interest, with more than 2,000 joining the ecosystem in 2024 alone, placing it among the fastest growing chains by developer activity. The network has recently introduced upgrades intended to make development easier, including a toolkit called ICP Ninja that incorporates AI-enhanced coding assistance. Additional releases focused on speed, storage and integration with other blockchains have also aimed to attract more builders and users.
ICP’s approach to governance uses a decentralised voting system, allowing token holders to participate in key decisions and control the direction of the network. This governance model, combined with new tools and improved infrastructure, is being positioned as a step toward enabling a more open, scalable version of the internet.
Amina’s decision to support ICP comes as some investors and institutions look for projects that combine technical progress with real-world usability. The bank provides custody under Swiss financial regulations, which could help remove some of the typical barriers institutions face when engaging with digital assets. Speaking on the announcement, a representative from the DFINITY Foundation, which supports the ICP network, highlighted the importance of regulated access and the potential for long-term value in blockchain infrastructure that goes beyond speculative trading.
At the same time, views across the broader crypto space remain divided. While ICP has made progress in onboarding developers and increasing its revenue, questions remain about the visibility and delivery of certain promised platforms and integrations. Some long-term followers have voiced concerns over delays and the pace of adoption, particularly when compared to more widely used chains.
Despite those challenges, the addition of ICP to Amina’s offerings points to a growing interest in blockchain platforms that aim to do more than facilitate token transfers. Whether that interest will scale further may depend on how well the project can turn developer growth into sustained usage and prove its model in a competitive and often cautious institutional environment.
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