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 Federal Reserve Board's vice chair for supervision called for the creation of a legislative and regulatory framework for overseeing dollar-pegged digital assets.
September 8
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The Federal Reserve governor said the "risks and tradeoffs" associated with private and sovereign digital currencies need to be weighed carefully.
September 8
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A recent court decision could create more crypto-service opportunities for traditional banks.
September 5
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Money can't buy love or friends, but it can help you find a lot of expert witnesses.
August 30
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The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have until mid-2024 to finalize bank rules without risking a CRA nullification if Republicans run the table in 2024.
August 29
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Grayscale Investments moved closer to launching a spot-based bitcoin exchange-traded fund in the U.S., a potential watershed moment in the cryptocurrency industry's quest to tap billions of dollars from everyday investors.
August 29
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The proposed regulations from the Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service offer clarity on reporting rules enacted in 2021 to curb crypto-related tax evasion by offering more transparency into customer trades.
August 28
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