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Basel III and Crypto: A Prudential Reality Check

Can cryptoassets survive the rigors of bank-grade capital discipline? Discover if your digital asset strategy is truly bankable.

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AdvancedUpdated May 3, 2026
Basel III and Crypto: A Prudential Reality Check

What You'll Learn

check_circleAnalyze the regulatory foundations and impact of the Basel III Final Reforms on banking capital.
check_circleApply the Basel classification framework to distinguish between tokenized traditional assets, stablecoins, and unbacked cryptoassets.
check_circleEvaluate key risk drivers including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risks within a cryptoasset context.
check_circleAssess the governance and control requirements for cryptoasset custody, settlement, and valuation.
check_circleDetermine the bankability of cryptoasset activities under the strict discipline of the Basel framework.

About This Course

As digital assets increasingly intersect with traditional finance, global regulators are deploying stringent guardrails to protect the banking sector. "Basel III and Crypto: A Prudential Reality Check" provides a comprehensive overview of how international banking regulations are adapting to the complexities of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. This course explores the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's definitive framework for the prudential treatment of crypto-asset exposures, examining the critical distinctions between tokenized traditional assets, stablecoins, and volatile unbacked digital currencies. Through a detailed look at new capital adequacy requirements, risk-weighting protocols, and strict operational risk boundaries, this overview highlights the stark regulatory realities and systemic risk considerations that modern financial institutions must navigate when venturing into the digital asset space.

Your Instructor

Alessio Faccia
Alessio Faccia

Assistant Professor in Finance | University of Birmingham Dubai

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Dr. Alessio Faccia, an accomplished academic and corporate trainer, has a distinguished finance, accounting, and business background. His expertise spans over 16 years, during which he has notably contributed to finance and accounting through his roles as an assistant professor, auditor, chartered accountant, CFO advisor, and corporate trainer. Dr. Faccia’sacademic journey includes prestigious roles at several universities, including the University of Birmingham and Coventry University, where he taught various finance and accounting modules. His extensive involvement in corporate training further enriches Dr. Faccia’s professional experience. He has provided training in diverse areas such as finance and accounting, management and HR, technology, oil and gas, and legal matters to many organizations. These organization encompass various sectors, including government bodies, financial institutions, energy companies, and real estate firms.. These organizations encompass various sectors, including government bodies, financial institutions, energy companies, and real estate firms. His proficiency is further demonstrated by his numerous publications, research contributions, and a strong academic record, underscoring his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field. Dr. Faccia’s work is a testament to his dedication to enhancing the skills and knowledge of professionals across various industries globally.

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Is this course eligible for my CPD requirements as a Canadian CPA?

Provincial regulators of CPAs in Canada do not require that independent providers of CPD be approved to offer courses. Instead, individual CPAs are responsible for assessing whether a CPD activity meets their requirements, and may take activities from any source provided those requirements are met.

Every course offered on LearnFormula is delivered by a qualified subject matter expert or learning organization, and advances learning objectives that are relevant to the responsibilities or professional competencies of Canadian CPAs. All activities on LearnFormula are quantifiable in terms of hours, and are also verifiable, in that users receive documented evidence of their attendance via a certificate of completion after finishing a course (and this certificate is stored by LearnFormula indefinitely). Nearly 100,000 Canadian CPAs successfully satisfy their CPD requirements via LearnFormula on an annual basis.

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