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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Protego Trust Bank in Seattle, a bank in formation with plans to open this year, named financial technology veteran Ron Totaro its first chief executive.
September 13
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In an exclusive interview, the moderate Virginia Democrat and co-chair of the Community Development Financial Institution Caucus touched on the future of community development, cybersecurity and nonbank regulation.
September 9
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The report from an office in the White House is the first public report issued pursuant to an executive order President Biden issued in March.
September 8
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Celsius Network, the bankrupt cryptocurrency lender, may have hidden its financial trouble from its investors and "engaged in improper manipulation of the price" of the platform's tokens to boost the company's balance sheet and financials, according to a new court filing.
September 7
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Fintech and cryptocurrency firms competing with banks but subject to fewer regulations are "getting away with murder," said Eugene Ludwig, a former comptroller under the Bill Clinton administration.
September 6
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Britain's prospects as a crypto hub remain uncertain after Liz Truss won the race to be its new prime minister, leaving entrepreneurs and investors wondering what policies — if any — await the digital asset industry under fresh leadership.
September 6
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The 117th Congress has been surprisingly kind to the banking industry as a whole so far. Can the trend last through the fall?
September 2
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