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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Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of a massive fraud that led to the collapse of his FTX exchange, following a monthlong trial.
November 2
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The subpoena asks the company to produce documents tied to its work on the dollar-linked stablecoin PayPal USD. The company says in a regulatory filing that it's cooperating with the probe.
November 2
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The U.K.'s Financial Conduct Authority released data that shows buy now/pay later lending on the rise, Ripple is working with Uphold to improve crypto liquidity and more.
November 1
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The group, which is led by Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky., and includes two high-ranking Democrats on the House Financial Services Committee, says the Securities and Exchange Commission's crypto-custody proposal could encroach on banking regulators' jurisdiction.
November 1
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In a lawsuit between a Puerto Rican bank and the New York Fed, a federal judge ruled that reserve banks are not obligated to give master accounts to banks they deem risky. The decision could have implications for other master account challenges.
October 31
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Almost a year since FTX's implosion set a minor banking crisis in motion, neither Congress nor regulators seem to be anywhere close to issuing comprehensive rules for the crypto road. That's a missed opportunity, and states are likely to fill the void.
October 31
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The U.K. government confirmed plans to regulate cryptoasset activities more strictly, bringing them under the same regime as traditional financial services.
October 30
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