Crypto in Banking
Digital assets, tokenization, and the evolution of crypto in banking
American Banker delivers trusted, journalist-driven analysis on how banks are navigating the world of crypto. From regulatory updates to use cases for
American Banker highlights the areas where crypto is intersecting with core banking functions like compliance, settlement, and liquidity management. Our reporting avoids the hype and focuses on what matters to banks: oversight, infrastructure, and risk. Whether you're shaping strategy or monitoring market shifts, this is where the industry's crypto story takes shape.
- AB - Policy & Regulation
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., said the cryptocurrency market structure bill will be considered "first thing" after senators return from recess in September.
August 7
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The payment company's CEO says it's developing and shipping products faster despite cutting nearly half of its staff. It's a strategy he says can be replicated at other businesses.
August 6
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Having a trust bank will allow the stablecoin company to offer custody products and to have flexibility in where and how it issues its stablecoins.
August 5
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The CLARITY bill is still on Congress' to-do list before their summer break, but some of the more unusual provisions are causing a hold-up.
August 3
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Digital currency can be tracked and if stolen "burned," then reminted and given back to its rightful owners. That could be a powerful anti-fraud tool.
July 30
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The technology giant's patents, which were built for banks and credit unions, will enhance the USDC issuer's intellectual property as more banks enter the stablecoin market.
July 29
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The Securities and Exchange Commission agreed to pay $150,000 to crypto exchange Coinbase to settle a Freedom of Information Act lawsuit filed by the company two years earlier.
July 23
Frequently Asked Questions:
How is American Banker’s crypto coverage different from crypto-native sites?
We don’t cover meme coins or speculative investing. Our editorial team reports from a banking-first lens — focusing on regulation, enterprise use cases, compliance, and tech partnerships involving banks, fintechs, and regulators.What are the main ways banks are engaging with crypto today?
- Digital payments innovation
- Cross-border payments using blockchain rails
- Tokenization of real-world assets (RWA) like treasuries and mortgages
- Compliance tech for crypto transactions and AML screening
- Partnerships with fintechs and exchanges