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 Wyoming-based digital-asset bank wants more information about why a decision on its two-year-old application for a master account has been delayed. But U.S. District Judge Scott Skavdahl ruled that the central bank won't have to turn over everything Custodia sought.
December 14
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FTX's new chief executive, John J. Ray, described shoddy accounting processes and a core group of inexperienced leaders that contributed to the crypto exchange's collapse.
December 13
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After spending the past two weeks participating in media interviews, former FTX Chief Executive Sam Bankman-Fried is being more selective when it comes to appearing before Congress to discuss the collapse of his cryptocurrency empire.
December 12
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At least $73 million of political donations tied to Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX may be at risk of being clawed back as bankruptcy lawyers sort through the remnants of his crypto empire in search of assets to repay creditors.
December 12
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The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to consider a Coinbase Global appeal over a user lawsuit in a case that could bolster the ability of companies to channel customer and employee disputes into arbitration.
December 9
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BofA's Seattle shake-up, board "refreshment" at a Phoenix bank and more in banking news this week.
December 9
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Rushing to create a central bank digital currency that is not permissionless and private would be dangerous to core American principles, according to a Minnesota Republican.
December 9
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