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 Commodity Futures Trading Commission filed a lawsuit against Stephen Ehrlich in U.S. federal court in New York, claiming he and Voyager 'fraudulently solicited participation in and operated a digital asset trading and custody platform.'
October 12
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Caroline Ellison outlined for a New York jury how she worked with Sam Bankman-Fried to deceive lenders and customers to build his multibillion dollar cryptocurrency empire — and their failed attempts to prevent a spectacular collapse.
October 12
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The Securities and Exchange Commission has been ordered by a court to explain its reasons for rejecting an application for a crypto-based exchange-traded fund. It's about time.
October 11
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The Securities and Exchange Commission is pushing ahead with its litigation against Coinbase, raising the stakes further in the case against the biggest U.S. crypto exchange.
October 4
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Less than a month after Ripple said it had agreed to acquire custodian Fortress Trust, the crypto company is backing out of the deal.
September 29
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Two months after the mysterious failure of the Heartland Tri-State Bank in Elkhart, Kansas, a news article sheds light on its downfall. CEO Shan Hanes was involved in a cryptocurrency hoax involving a $12 million wire payment, according to the Bloomberg Businessweek report.
September 28
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JPMorgan Chase's U.K. digital lender is blocking customers from making crypto payments, citing an increase in frauds and scams.
September 26
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