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 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
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The Federal Reserve's final rule severely restricting the ability of state member banks to engage in crypto-related activities was released without a legally required period of notice and comment.
April 26
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A House Financial Services Committee aide said that the bill is meant to restart discussions with Democratic lawmakers and the White House over how to regulate stablecoins.
April 24
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Financial institutions and their trade groups fear a loss of funding for loans if customers migrate in large numbers to a central bank digital currency, according to comments to the Federal Reserve about a possible digital dollar. Industry officials are also worried about heightened cybersecurity and money laundering risks.
April 21
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