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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CEOs have to determine if this is really a viable business in a viable sector and whether these deposits can be safely used to support the fundamental mission of providing credit to the community.
June 19
Suncrest Bank -
Understanding the different aspects of new technologies and how they extend existing financial systems is essential for fostering a healthy relationship between banking and emerging innovations.
June 19
Brale -
The idyllic existence of Federal Home Loan bank leaders has persisted for 90 years. Now the castle walls may be crumbling.
June 15
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Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu said the banking industry has been largely insulated from crypto winter, but added that bank interest in servicing the crypto industry has waned over the same period.
June 14
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This week in global news: Stripe joins the MACH Alliance, GoCardless downsizes, CBA battles crypto crooks and more.
June 14
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If the U.S. and Canada don't develop a coherent framework for regulating the industry, North America risks broader losses to other growing industries, like fintech and artificial intelligence.
June 12
EndoTech -
House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., has posted a discussion draft of stablecoin legislation that includes some concessions to committee Democrats.
June 9
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