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 Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency have issued statements on crypto risks this year. Industry participants warn about a chilling effect.
February 28
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Bank of England Deputy Governor Jon Cunliffe said a new digital version of the pound could help protect consumers in the event of a failure in the banking system, adding to arguments in favor of a project make a form of cash usable online.
February 28
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is not the right regulator for stablecoins, according to Jeremy Allaire, the chief executive and founder of Circle, which issues the second-largest stablecoin, USD Coin,
February 27
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The Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency also flagged stablecoin reserves, deposit insurance claims and brokered deposit requirements as potential liquidity risks.
February 23
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.'s Inspector General says the agency needs to mitigate digital asset risks, and notes that dozens of its affiliate banks are looking into — or are actively engaged with — crypto assets.
February 23
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The sweeping legislative package would require digital-asset businesses to get licensed and add to the authority of the state financial services regulator. Illinois officials say the changes would protect consumers and level the regulatory playing field, but a banking trade group is pushing back against some of the ideas.
February 22
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House majority whip Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn., introduced a similar bill last year before joining House leadership in this Congress.
February 22
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