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 crypto firm has resubmitted its request for a national trust bank charter from the federal agency after its first filing was quietly returned.
September 1
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The initial coin offering boom of a decade ago was a manic free-for-all, but inside that mania was the germ of a genuinely good idea.
September 1
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The crypto company made the acquisition to expand its institutional platform after it received approval from the OCC for a national trust bank charter.
August 31
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As institutions look to ease exposure, digital assets are the largest area of concern, according to American Banker Market Intelligence research
August 31
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As summer comes to an end, there are a surprising number of things to keep an eye on. Here is American Banker's handy cheat sheet for the rest of the year.
August 31
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As prospects for the CLARITY Act dim, some agencies are moving to develop their own crypto-related frameworks, but questions remain about how those rules will affect the banking sector and how durable they will be.
August 31
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With the CLARITY Act stalled in Congress and GENIUS implementation ongoing, experts are questioning how much of a threat the products pose to bank deposits and services.
August 21
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