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 one scheme, criminals impersonated a financial institution and defrauded victims of $3.7 million. The FBI advised banks to warn customers about such scams.
July 19
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A sweeping piece of legislation that would overhaul how the cryptocurrency industry is regulated by Washington is unlikely to be voted on this year by the U.S. Senate, according to one of the lawmakers driving the effort.
July 19
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The comments from the agency's under secretary for domestic finance came as it issued a request for feedback on the risks and opportunities of digital assets.
July 18
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Expanding its support into digital assets will let users see a more complete financial picture in personal finance apps that use Plaid for data aggregation.
July 15
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Lawmakers and regulators alike appear increasingly unlikely to make significant progress in crypto policy before autumn, frustrating analysts and advocates alike.
July 14
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Nikhil Rathi, CEO of Britain's Financial Conduct Authority, said the recent cryptocurrency market crash has underscored the need for regulation on both sides of the Atlantic.
July 14
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The cryptocurrency lender Celsius Network filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the latest casualty of a $2 trillion crash that has wiped out some of the industry’s biggest names and exposed hundreds of thousands of individual investors to steep losses.
July 14
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