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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Users of digital trading platform BitAsset in Asia will have the option to use Dash digital currency for near-instant transactions when trading crypto currencies or dealing with exchange-traded funds.
September 26 -
Unlike using cash in the analog world, on the Internet everybody--including hackers--leaves digital traces, says Bird & Bird's Martin von Haller Grønbæk.
September 23
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The subset of digital assets dubbed privacy coins, which have long delighted libertarians and frustrated law enforcement, are feeling the pinch of a step up in regulation.
September 20 -
It's not a reaction to JPM Coin, the banks says, but a way to speed up international payments for corporate clients.
September 17
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Giants like Facebook, JPMorgan Chase and Walmart are all pushing blockchain for myriad use cases, and now Wells Fargo has joined the fray with its own spin on the distributed ledger technology.
September 17
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Hawaii State FCU has a dedicated branch for testing new products. It's a format that other institutions could follow.
September 16
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Even without cryptocurrency, blockchain provides necessary security and processing benefits, says Tatvasoft's Vikash Kumar.
September 13 Tatvasoft.
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