Cryptocurrency and digital asset consulting services

Crypto & digital asset consulting services

We can help you identify how your organization can respond to a constantly changing marketplace.

Crypto and digital assets are a part of the financial services ecosystem, so monitoring and planning for them is critical


For banks and financial services organizations, planning is paramount. And that planning includes evaluating the impact of crypto and digital assets on current operations and potential plans for inclusion.

Resilient organizations don’t race recklessly into volatile new products. They take thoughtful steps to adapt to new customer demands and evolve their business.

When it comes to crypto and digital assets, organizations should be pragmatic. New risks need to be appropriately assessed, monitored, mitigated, and maintained as the industry evolves. 

Implement a strategic approach

New ideas and capabilities are changing how products and services are offered.

Organizations should thoughtfully plan if and how they can integrate innovation and evolving customer preferences. Implementing a strategic approach can help balance new opportunities with pragmatic risk management to address transactions, technology, regulations, and partnerships.

Enter the stablecoin space with strategy and oversight

We can help your organization navigate the evolving stablecoin landscape effectively. Our multidisciplinary team provides regulatory advisory, tax consulting, and risk assessment services. With tailored guidance, Crowe can support alignment with global standards while helping you develop a secure, scalable, and future-ready stablecoin framework. 

Chart your journey with directions for a complex landscape


There’s a lot to think about when it comes to crypto and digital assets. From technology to strategy, our team has deep financial services knowledge and experience that can help you in many areas.

Financial crime

Manage blockchain and digital asset anti-money laundering, sanctions, and fraud risks with a sustainable compliance program. Engage with supporting technology and properly identify involved parties to spot illicit activity.

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Third-party risk management

Mitigate blockchain and digital asset third-party risks by assessing vendors, platforms, and protocols; validating controls and dependencies; and enforcing governance that supports secure, compliant, and sustainable engagement.

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Internal audit

Strengthen digital asset offerings through informed blockchain insight and a control framework built to meet rising regulatory and operational demands.

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Enterprise risk management

Update your enterprise risk management framework to meet the challenges of rising third-party risk and changing blockchain and digital asset regulations.

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Consumer regulatory and compliance services

Identify how the use of blockchain and digital assets affects your organization’s regulatory environment and control requirements.

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Model risk management services

Prepare to adjust the design and capabilities of your model risk management approach in response to possible regulatory changes to support and enable blockchain and digital assets.

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Cybersecurity

Protect blockchain and digital asset environments by securing infrastructure, wallets, and smart contracts. Assess cyberthreats and vulnerabilities and implement resilient controls that safeguard data, systems, and digital value.

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Privacy

Make sure your data collection and analysis methods are up to date.

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Define the impact and implications of your crypto and digital asset objectives


Working with our experienced team can help your organization prepare a long-term strategy with a four-stage approach, from ideation to implementation.
1. Set your organization’s crypto and digital asset goals

Let’s work together to document your objectives and identify products, markets, and essential questions. 

We can help align your strategy and goals by: 

  • Understanding your business models
  • Identifying target customers and markets
  • Analyzing potential new products and services
2. Evaluate how the current crypto and digital asset market might affect your organization

We can examine the regulatory, legal, and reputational impacts your organization might face.

Based on your goals, we can pinpoint affected operational and compliance areas and help you assess risk by:

  • Analyzing your organization’s risk universe
  • Determining your applicable risk
  • Identifying your risk appetite
3. Develop a plan aligned to your objectives and risk-based needs

Our specialists can help you determine necessary activities, including planning and development, internal approval, design, and implementation.

We can also help you create a long-term plan by:

  • Assessing current-state controls
  • Evaluating control needs and conceptual planning
  • Determining the cost of your strategy
  • Supporting future needs
  • Recommending control environment enhancements
4. Support internal and external communication and collaboration

We can help your organization understand your crypto and digital asset plans and support knowledge transfer and acceptance by:

  • Responding to feedback
  • Adjusting objectives
  • Reforecasting activities 
  • Supporting critical decisions

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Work with us


We understand how crypto and digital assets affect the financial services landscape.

Crypto and digital assets are part of the financial services industry, and we can help you chart your long-term strategy for the future. We’re here to listen to your needs and help you strategically plan for mechanisms needed to maintain a risk-based approach to new products and services.

Let’s have a conversation about your concerns and how you might best adapt to an ever-expanding market. 

Tom Lazard
Tom Lazard
Principal, Risk Consulting
Asaad Faquir
Asaad Faquir
Senior Manager, Consulting

Let’s chat about how we can help you

Customers are seeking new options related to crypto and digital assets. Get in touch with our specialists to see how a risk-based approach can support the processes and programs you need to adapt in the changing environment.
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