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 product of bipartisan negotiations reviewed by American Banker gives nonbanks the all-clear to issue stablecoins, but keeps the licensing powers with the Federal Reserve and bars algorithmic stablecoins for two years.
September 20
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The saga over cryptocurrency regulation took another twist courtesy of a comment buried in a Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit that hints at a case for U.S. jurisdiction over the ethereum blockchain.
September 20
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A new Treasury Department request for comment invites the public to weigh in on how cryptocurrencies are used in illegal activities. It's part of the Biden administration's larger push to create a regulatory framework for digital assets.
September 19
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The cryptocurrency firm Ripple Labs sought to defeat a Securities and Exchange Commission suit by claiming that its XRP token isn't a security subject to the regulator's authority.
September 19
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The founder of a cryptocurrency research firm was accused by the Securities and Exchange Commission of promoting an initial coin offering without disclosing that he had been paid $5 million to do so.
September 19
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President Biden called on the SEC, CFPB and other agencies to vigorously use their enforcement powers to combat consumer scams and financial crimes involving cryptocurrencies; issue rules that address emerging risks tied to digital assets; share data on consumer complaints; and promote a modernized payment system.
September 16
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Despite the market fluctuations, digital assets such as stablecoins are gaining ground as a point of sale option — but there's still a lot of work to be done before the average consumer is using crypto for everyday transactions.
September 15
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