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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Federal standards “are apt to gum up the works,” says Sen. Cynthia Lummis.
April 18
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Dante Disparte brings global experience to drive international growth and financial inclusion.
April 15
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There's a wide range of uses for decentralized finance and related blockchain tech, says Wirex's Yves Renno.
April 14
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The special-purpose bank, licensed by the state of Wyoming, has drawn the support of investors and some policymakers. But banking groups say the digital assets that underlie its business model are highly volatile.
April 12
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There's often more guidance on what not to do than what to do, says Texture Capital's Richard Johnson.
April 12
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Circle Internet Financial Inc., a developer of the USD Coin digital token, has hired an executive from the Facebook Inc.-backed Diem Association to spearhead strategy and policy efforts.
April 12
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Cryptocurrency wallet provider Neptune is launching a new service that will allow investors to manage multiple currencies for various uses through a single channel.
April 1
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