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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One of the oldest U.S. banks sees innovation as part of risk management, not a discretionary cost.
May 15
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A recent study looked at government-backed virtual currency.
May 9
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The New York attorney general's office released draft legislative language to regulate cryptocurrencies, addressing various concerns about the industry but potentially conflicting with the state's existing crypto licensing regime.
May 8
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The new platform, Coinbase International Exchange, will list Bitcoin and Ether perpetual futures starting this week after it received a license last month from the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
May 2
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Genesis lawyer Sean O'Neal said that the crypto lender has agreed to a 30-day mediation period including its committee of unsecured creditors, which still opposes the proposed restructuring deal.
April 28
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said in a report released Friday that Signature's rapid, unrestrained growth and inadequate risk management practices outpaced supervisors' ratings and responses, even though the issues were known to the agency.
April 28
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Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., said the House Financial Services Committee and the House Agriculture Committee will hold a joint hearing on crypto next month.
April 27
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