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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The company wants to join in on the rush to develop stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, in part to show that it can still be a player in cutting-edge technologies after its merger deal with Plaid fell through.
January 29
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The company wants to join in on the rush to develop stablecoins and central bank digital currencies, in part to show that it can still be a player in cutting-edge technologies after its merger deal with Plaid fell through.
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Bitcoin is inherently risky and only central banks should issue digital currencies, according to the Bank for International Settlements.
January 27
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The most likely picks for comptroller of the currency have pushed tech-driven approaches to financial inclusion and anti-money-laundering, and would bring new perspective to regulating cryptocurrencies.
January 27
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The most likely picks for comptroller of the currency have pushed tech-driven approaches to financial inclusion and anti-money-laundering, and would bring new perspective to regulating cryptocurrencies.
January 27 -
European digital investment platform Bitpanda is launching its first plastic product, a Visa debit card that combines currency, cryptocurrency and precious metal assets into one card.
January 20
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The 46th president's agenda for financial regulation is already moving ahead, based on the people he's chosen to put in key roles.
January 20
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