All Things Internal Audit: Cracking the Crypto Code

In this episode, Dana Lawrence and Dhayalaruban 'Ruban' Thangaraja discuss the complexities of auditing cryptocurrency and blockchain. They explore the unique challenges these technologies offer and share practical guidance for navigating this evolving landscape.

Host:

Dana Lawrence

senior director of fintech compliance, Pacific West Bank

Guests:

Dhayalaruban Thangaraja

internal audit director, BDO Malta

Key points

Introduction [00:00-00:00:07]
Ruban’s background [00:00:08-00:00:33]
Unique challenges in auditing cryptocurrency [00:00:34-00:03:26]
Cybersecurity risks and best practices [00:03:27-00:05:06]
Overview of regulatory frameworks and MiCA [00:05:07-00:07:06]
Preparing for regulatory compliance [00:07:07-00:09:32]
Advocating for governance enhancement [00:09:33-00:11:55]
Building technical knowledge for internal auditors [00:11:56-00:14:16]
Emerging trends in digital assets [00:14:17-00:17:48]
Practical steps for auditing cryptocurrency adoption [00:17:49-00:20:29]
Final tips for internal auditors [00:20:30-00:22:41]
Closing remarks [00:22:42-00:33:25]