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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Several providers, including BlockFi and Celsius, have filed for bankruptcy in recent months. But this does not necessarily spell gloom and doom for the industry.
January 23
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The crypto rebound has gained so much speculative vigor that even tokens torpedoed last year by their dependence on the discredited mogul Sam Bankman-Fried have rallied, with some more than doubling this month.
January 23
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Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, said Signature Bank will only handle user transactions of more than $100,000 as the bank decreases its exposure to digital-asset markets.
January 23
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The implosion of the digital-asset exchange FTX shows that U.S. platforms should face heightened scrutiny from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission before being able to list crypto assets, according to one top official at the regulator.
January 20
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The crypto lender Genesis Global Holdco LLC is aiming for a relatively quick exit from bankruptcy court after collapsing under the force of a prolonged selloff in digital assets.
January 20
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Citizens snags exclusive Mastercard deal, Green Dot's e-bill-pay expansion and more in banking news this week.
January 20
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The digital-asset firm Nexo Capital will pay $45 million in penalties to U.S. federal and state regulators over allegations that it broke securities rules by offering a crypto lending product.
January 20
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