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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Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., says she and Sen. Gillibrand, D-N.Y., plan to release draft legislation next week that would establish a supervisory entity for emerging financial technologies and new rules for stablecoin issuers.
May 17
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The New York City bank bets that claiming space in virtual reality now will pay off down the line.
May 17
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The question affects the many banks, including Silvergate Bank and Custodia Bank, that have been working on issuing or using stablecoins, as well as regulated stablecoin issuers and all crypto investors.
May 16
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said a recent sell-off in crypto markets justifies the need for stablecoins to be issued by banks.
May 12
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As crypto companies face growing scrutiny from policymakers in the U.S., they are increasingly turning to friendlier and less bureaucratic jurisdictions like Bermuda to grow their businesses and test new products.
May 11
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The head of Wall Street’s top derivatives regulator said that financial market regulators are considering steps to rein in the crypto market if Congress doesn’t pass legislation.
May 10
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Amid fresh competition from newcomers seeking to build brand recognition, banks that sponsor pro sports teams are leaning into content that tells a story about their connections to local communities.
May 9
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