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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While stablecoins aren't widely used for payments, banks still have a role to play in leading the market.
April 28
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Regulators can compel regulated stablecoin issuers to perform AML checks and even freeze assets. But there are a lot of digital currencies out there beyond stablecoins.
April 28
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There's been an onslaught of nonbank financial technology company charter applications and approvals already this year.
April 28
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Banks weighing stablecoin partnerships need to know whose playbook regulators will endorse before another major crypto theft tests the question.
April 27
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The cryptocurrency company has collaborated with payment tech firm Nium to enable conversions to traditional currency, a play to boost use of the digital assets for payments and diversify Coinbase's revenue sources.
April 27
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Iran is charging tolls to cross the Strait of Hormuz, and demanding payment in crypto, which helps it both raise money and evade U.S. sanctions.
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Cryptocurrencies and stablecoins — popular topics following the passage of the GENIUS Act — got less attention last week from big-bank CEOs.
April 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