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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When Bitfinex was hacked, Bitcoin was trading under $1,000. It had skyrocketed to $44,000 by the time the couple was arrested in early 2022, pushing up the value of the stolen assets to $4.5 billion, of which $3.6 billion was recovered by authorities.
August 4
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British banking app Revolut Ltd. will stop offering crypto trading services to US-based customers from September, citing market uncertainty and changes to the local regulatory landscape.
August 4
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Coinbase Global, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, said its second-quarter loss narrowed and revenue exceeded estimates.
August 4
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A Figure spokesperson said the decision to withdraw the banking charter application was to enable the company to focus on other areas of growth.
August 2
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Regulators remain skeptical toward digital assets in the wake of major crypto-industry partner-bank failures, but in the absence of legislative direction, oversight of crypto is largely left to the Securities and Exchange Commission. The SEC's approach has been aggressive, but its authority has been muddied by recent court decisions.
August 2
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While talks between House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., and ranking member Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., fell apart on stablecoin legislation, crypto anti-money-laundering bills quietly moved forward in the Senate.
July 31
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JPMorgan Chase, Barclays, Citigroup and others will face a class-action suit over allegations of foreign exchange manipulation.
July 25
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