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 voluntary liquidation of one of the most crypto-friendly banks has sent ripples through political and policy circles, but the concrete effects and lessons to be learned may take time to untangle.
March 9
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In his first dedicated remarks on cryptocurrencies, the Federal Reserve's top regulator said the central bank is well positioned to mitigate risks to the banking system.
March 9
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Williams, the only woman to ever lead the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, will help guide the bank as it continues to strengthen its compliance efforts.
March 9
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The crypto-friendly California bank ran into trouble last year following the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX and the flight of deposits held by crypto companies.
March 8
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Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr is set to give his first dedicated remarks on cryptocurrencies this week, and observers are looking for concrete examples of what regulators are going to do next in the volatile sector.
March 7
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The Supreme Court's insistence that Congress expressly authorize regulatory action on 'major questions' is destined to run afoul of the administration's efforts to set rules of the road for cryptocurrency.
March 7
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Acting Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu compared FTX's unwinding to the collapse of Bank of Credit & Commerce International, which similarly operated across borders to evade regulatory scrutiny.
March 6
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