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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U.S. Sens. Sherrod Brown and Patrick Toomey have asked Sam Bankman-Fried to testify at a hearing on Dec. 14 about the cryptocurrency exchange FTX's collapse, according to a letter issued Wednesday.
December 8
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The European Union proposed new rules Thursday to combat tax fraud and evasion in the crypto sector by requiring all digital-asset service providers to report transactions involving customers residing in the bloc.
December 8
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The crypto broker Genesis told clients that it could take weeks, not days, for it to find a path forward for its troubled lending unit, which was hobbled by the implosion of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX.
December 7
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Galaxy Digital is paying $44.1 million to buy Celsius Network's GK8 business — more than 60% lower than what the bankrupt crypto lender paid to acquire the self-custody platform just last year.
December 7
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A former Federal Reserve official argues that current rules allow banks to begin trading in crypto assets with virtually no oversight.
December 7
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The crypto bank Silvergate Capital was asked by three U.S. senators to release all records about transfers of funds for the collapsed FTX empire of Sam Bankman-Fried.
December 6
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The bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network won court approval to give out bonuses totaling as much as $2.8 million to workers in a bid to keep them from quitting.
December 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