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 Justice Department is looking into the turmoil surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX.com and the liquidity crisis that has pushed the firm to the brink, according to a person familiar with the matter.
November 10
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Changpeng "CZ" Zhao walked away from his bailout for Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX.com almost as quickly as he offered a rescue.
November 9
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North Carolina Republican Pat McHenry, who's likely to be the next chair of the House Financial Services Committee, promised constituents that he would go after "woke corporations" in Washington.
November 9
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U.S. financial regulators are investigating whether the beleaguered crypto exchange FTX.com properly handled customer funds, as well as its relationship with other parts of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire, according to people familiar with the matter.
November 9
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FV Bank will let customers hold, transfer and settle both digital assets and fiat currencies in one account.
November 9
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The world's largest crypto trading platform, Binance, is bailing out its rival FTX in a buyout amid the smaller company's liquidity crisis.
November 8
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Mobile banking marches on, new blood for Visa fintech effort and more in banking news this week.
November 4
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