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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Resistance to Libra on the Senate Banking Committee was bipartisan, and other takeaways from Tuesday’s hearing.
July 16
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NAFCU and CUNA expressed concerns about the social media giant's proposed cryptocurrency, including reiterating calls for Congress to act on data security.
July 16
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Facebook's announcement makes it more important than ever to clarify what a digital security and cryptocurrency are, and what they are not, according to Juan Hernandez, CEO of Openfinance and Carlos Domingo, CEO and co-founder of Securitize.
July 16
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The U.S. lacks mechanisms authorized in other countries to flag nonbank risks, Eric Rosengren says.
July 15
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The Treasury secretary said the U.S. government has significant concerns about digital currencies, including their potential as tools for money launderers.
July 15
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Credit unions could have an answer about when a new credit loss standard will take effect, while the National Credit Union Administration will hold its monthly board meeting this week.
July 15
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Almost two years after the Equifax breach led to a congressional uproar but minimal policy change, the protracted fight to enact data security and privacy reform has a new bogeyman.
July 14
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