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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Nadine Chakar will take the helm at Securrency from current CEO Dan Doney, who will become chief technology officer.
January 5
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Genesis Global Trading has laid off more than 60 employees in its latest round of job cuts, amounting to roughly 30% of the troubled crypto brokerage's workforce.
January 5
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Former Celsius Network Chief Executive Alex Mashinsky, whose once highflying crypto lender went bankrupt last year, was sued for fraud by the New York attorney general — the latest fallout from turmoil in the industry.
January 5
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The crypto broker Genesis told clients in a new update that it needs more time to come up with a solution for the troubles at its lending unit.
January 4
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Coinbase Global, the largest U.S. cryptocurrency exchange, said its U.S. unit reached a $100 million settlement with New York regulators for letting customers open accounts with insufficient background checks.
January 4
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In a joint statement, the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency said issuing and holding cryptocurrencies is "likely to be inconsistent with safe and sound banking practices."
January 3
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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to criminal charges Tuesday, a move that lays the foundation for one of the most high-profile white-collar fraud trials in recent years.
January 3
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