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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Democratic lawmakers turned the stablecoin markup into a marathon event, leading off with amendments that would have addressed concerns about conflicts of interest between elected officials like President Donald Trump and stablecoin oversight.
April 3
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Even though it's coming during a volatile period for the markets and economy, the cryptocurrency company's planned listing puts pressure on rivals and regulators.
April 2
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The new system is intended to help trading partners improve liquidity, mobility and speed, the organization said.
April 2
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SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce said it was important for the agency to not stifle innovation through its regulatory approach.
April 2
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Elon Musk's X is urging the justices to shield companies from being forced to disclose sensitive user financial data under "suspicionless" subpoenas.
April 2
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John Kothanek, who leads the crypto exchange's global intelligence team, shares some of the ways the company helps investigate on-chain crime.
April 1
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Decreased funding for Community Development Financial Institutions and the declawing of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. are top of mind for bankers.
April 1
The first three months of the year coincide with the start of President Donald Trump's second term in office. Investors are likely to be more interested in banks' outlooks amid swings in tariff policy than the first-quarter results.
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