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.
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Nigeria, which has attracted just 840,000 users for its digital currency since October, is seeking to boost adoption of the e-naira almost tenfold in the next 12 months by luring people without bank accounts.
August 18
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Matt Damon's pitch to invest in crypto has disappeared from U.S. television sets. Same goes for glitzy commercials starring LeBron James and Tom Brady.
August 17
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The move is the latest development in the ongoing political clash over how involved banks should be in crypto markets.
August 16
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said its actions are "consistent with longstanding legal authorities to ensure that banks engaging in crypto-related activities are doing so in a safe and sound way that protects consumers."
August 16
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It's surprising given the cryptocurrency's volatility, but the New York Yankees, the Houston Rockets, MVB Bank and Vantage Bank are among the companies that have begun letting employees invest some of each paycheck in bitcoin in recent months.
August 15
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BlackRock is offering its first-ever investment product directly in bitcoin, marking a significant move into crypto markets by the world's largest asset manager.
August 11
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Coinbase Global said it's being probed by the Securities and Exchange Commission over its staking programs, which allow users to earn rewards for holding certain cryptocurrencies.
August 10
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