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PwC ‘Leans In’ to Crypto as U.S. Rules Clarify Stablecoins

Regulatory clarity from the GENIUS Act, alongside recent SEC rulemaking, prompted PwC to expand crypto audit and consulting.

Overview

  • PwC U.S. chief Paul Griggs says the firm will be hyper‑engaged across audit and consulting for digital assets after years of caution.
  • The firm is pitching clients on stablecoin-based payment efficiency and exploring tokenization services as enterprise use cases grow.
  • PwC has bolstered internal expertise, including rehiring digital-asset specialist Cheryl Lesnik to help lead client engagements.
  • Existing sector work includes audit mandates such as bitcoin miner MARA Holdings, reflecting growing crypto client demand.
  • The shift aligns with broader Big Four moves under a more crypto-friendly U.S. policy environment, with market coverage noting a supportive bitcoin price reaction.