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Elena Pampus
Manager, IT, Blockchain & Crypto Compliance at PwC Germany
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How Compliance Strengthens Trust
Digital assets such as tokenized securities, digital payment methods, or innovative blockchain applications are fundamentally reshaping the financial landscape. They offer financial institutions and corporate enterprises unprecedented opportunities. Clear ownership structures, automated workflows, and near real-time transactions help mitigate settlement risks. They also pave the way for more efficient processing and scalable, customer-centric solutions.
However, these opportunities come with stricter requirements: today, IT, blockchain, and crypto compliance must ensure that digital processes and assets are not only innovative, but secure and transparent. Companies need to implement and continuously enhance a comprehensive internal control system to identify, address, and effectively manage emerging risks at an early stage. In this environment, overarching regulatory compliance is just as critical as a robust business model, supportive and innovative technology, and strong partnerships.
Why now? Regulatory requirements are intensifying, supporting infrastructures are maturing, and the demand for secure, transparent, and efficient solutions for digital assets is steadily increasing.
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Balancing Regulatory Pressure and Efficiency: Navigating the Implementation of Compliance Requirements
The requirements for IT, blockchain, and crypto compliance are growing rapidly, placing many companies under mounting pressure. New regulatory mandates like DORA, MiCAR, and the DLT-Pilot-Regime challenge financial institutions to continually evolve their internal control systems and processes. Yet, many organizations lack the clear structures, resources, or specialized expertise needed to implement these complex requirements efficiently and stay fully compliant. This often leads to weaknesses in the internal control system, elevated operational risks, and heightened regulatory pressure.
Market Challenges
Meeting these challenges requires a holistic approach. Many companies struggle to maintain a continuous overview of their regulatory compliance status, making it difficult to identify risks and implement concrete measures. The challenge is further compounded by evolving industry standards and the constant need to adapt processes and policies. Without targeted assessments, transparent action plans, and cross-departmental collaboration, organizations quickly expose themselves to security, regulatory, and reputational risks.
Our Approach to Holistic IT, Blockchain, and Crypto Compliance
We offer a comprehensive approach to IT, Blockchain, and Crypto Compliance: we evaluate your status quo, conduct detailed gap assessments, and identify vulnerabilities. From there, we guide the implementation of targeted measures - from updating strategies and policies to executing specific requirements. Through careful planning, prioritization, and close collaboration with all relevant departments, we build the foundation for sustainable compliance and a stronger risk culture.
An Overview of Our Services
- Internal Control System for Crypto Custody & Trading
- Support in Selecting Crypto Asset Service Providers
- IT, Blockchain, and Crypto Compliance Assessments
Internal Control System for Crypto Custody & Trading
The secure custody and seamless trading of digital assets are essential for maintaining the trust of your clients and partners. We analyze and/or audit your processes and systems for regulatory compliance while identifying potential risks. Furthermore, we help you define robust control mechanisms and guide you in selecting and implementing the right technologies.
Support in Selecting Crypto Asset Service Providers
Selecting the right Crypto Asset Service Providers is crucial for secure, compliant business operations. We help you evaluate potential providers based on their technical robustness, procedural risks, and ability to meet regulatory requirements. This comparative analysis gives you a structured foundation for decision-making, ensuring you make an informed choice that meets your long-term operational and regulatory needs.
IT, Blockchain, and Crypto Compliance Assessments
The targeted implementation of regulatory requirements is crucial for building a resilient internal control system. We comprehensively assess your IT, blockchain, and crypto compliance structures for adequacy and effectiveness, document existing gaps and evaluate your processes, controls, and technical setups. On the basis of this analysis, we develop clear recommendations for action and support you in prioritizing and implementing these necessary measures – for secure and future-proof operations.
