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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In global news this week, India adds digital banking centers, NAB embraces tap-to-pay and JPMorgan Chase shakes up its management in the Asia Pacific region.
October 19
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The bankrupt cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network faces U.S. federal "investigations," according to a filing from lawyers for its committee of unsecured creditors.
October 19
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The crypto lender Voyager Digital is pursuing settlements with two top executives after an internal probe uncovered potential claims of gross negligence stemming from risky loans made to the defunct hedge fund Three Arrows Capital, court papers show.
October 18
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The custody bank recorded a 59% drop in net income as a result of the goodwill impairment charge. New CEO Robin Vince sought to assure analysts that the one-time item does not reflect either a change in strategy or the well-being of the company's investment management business, which took the hit.
October 17
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U.S. prosecutors and several federal regulators are seeking information from the bankrupt crypto lender Celsius Network.
October 17
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Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller deconstructed fellow board members' arguments that a central bank digital currency would further the dollar's status as the global reserve currency.
October 14
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A preemptive move to establish an SRO could create necessary safeguards while holding off burdensome intrusion from the federal government.
October 14
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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