Future of Fintech: Digital Assets, TPRM, and BaaS

Clayton Mitchell, Tom Lazard, Jordan Diamond, Daniel McGonegle
8/1/2025

Hear in-depth insights on three critical dimensions of today’s fintech ecosystem: digital assets, bank-fintech arrangements and third-party risk management, and internal audit considerations in the context of banking as a service (BaaS) models.

Fintech and sponsoring bank leaders are striving to remain competitive, compliant, and secure in an increasingly complex landscape.

This recording offers timely insights and strategies from Crowe specialists on how to:

  • Navigate the Rapid Adoption of Digital Assets in Banking: 2:31

Hear how banks are responding to growing consumer demand and technological innovation in digital assets and cryptocurrencies.

  • Understand and Mitigate Crypto-Related Regulatory Risks: 9:16

Gain insight into how the regulatory landscape for digital assets is evolving with recent developments like the GENIUS Act and clearer banking guidance on crypto custody.

  • Implement Strong Risk Management for Stablecoins and Smart Contracts 21:10

Hear about the implications of stablecoin adoption, including tokenized deposits, consumer use cases, and programmability through smart contracts.

  • Develop Resilient Third-Party Risk Management Frameworks for Fintech Partnerships 34:56

Get practical strategies for assessing and managing third-party and vendor risks in digital banking ecosystems.

  • Strengthen Internal Audit and Oversight of Banking as a Service (BaaS) Models 1:06:00

Hear actionable insights for managing fintech control environments from specific examples of audits involving data integrity, governance gaps, and misaligned contractual terms.

Note: Only attendees of the live webinar are eligible for CPE or CLE credit for qualifying webinars. If you view the webinar recording on this page you may not be eligible for CPE or CLE. For questions about CPE, contact [email protected].

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Crowe fintech specialists combine deep industry knowledge with effective solutions – from internal audit to tax, consulting, and integrated risk management – to help you navigate every pivotal moment. 
Clayton J. Mitchell
Clayton J. Mitchell
Managing Principal, Fintech
Tom Lazard
Tom Lazard
Principal, Risk Consulting
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Jordan Diamond
Risk Consulting
Daniel McGonegle
Dan McGonegle 
Senior Manager, Risk Consulting