News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
ESMA's 2025 annual report signals tighter CASP authorisation, supervisory convergence under MiCA, and a leaner rulebook: what accounting firms and CFOs need to track now.
ESMA's post-MiCA deadline clarification on client servicing requirements creates urgent compliance and client-advisory obligations for accounting firms serving EU-facing CASPs
Spain's CNMV has confirmed no grace-period extension for crypto firms not yet MiCA-compliant, raising immediate operational risk for any EU-facing business still in transition
EBA's new milestone requires crypto accounting software to adapt to enhanced reporting standards for EU firms.
Finansinspektionen has announced major changes to periodic AML reporting, signalling tighter supervisory expectations for all regulated entities including crypto-asset service providers operating in or into Sweden and the EU.
UBS and Nethermind's proofs of concept show that embedding compliance at block-production level, not just in smart contracts, could reshape how regulators and banks treat permissionless blockchains under Basel capital rules.
EMIR 3 introduces an active account requirement that impacts crypto firms already navigating DAC8 reporting obligations, adding another layer of compliance.
Malta's MFSA confirms VFA licence holders must transition to CASP under MiCA by July 2026, impacting crypto compliance for firms.
EMIR 3 introduces an active account requirement for EU counterparties, expanding reporting obligations that intersect with dac8 reporting and crypto asset accounting standards.
The MFSA warning highlights the importance of using crypto accounting software to verify counterparty licenses and avoid unregulated entities.
Practical alert for accounting firms and CFOs advising Malta-licensed VFA entities on what the MFSA's MiCA transition guidance means for licence continuity, compliance obligations, and client readiness
ESMA's call for unauthorised CASPs to wind down orderly as MiCA transitional period ends, highlighting compliance obligations for crypto firms and implications for accounting firms advising clients.
Binance's withdrawal from Greek MiCA licensing signals shifting regulatory strategies in the EU, but the exchange's commitment to Europe keeps MiCA compliance crypto requirements central for firms.
Ripple's preliminary MiCA approval in Luxembourg signals a maturing regulatory environment for crypto firms in the EU, with implications for compliance and accounting standards.
MFSA's thematic review on financial crime risks in credit institutions underscores the need for robust compliance systems, including crypto accounting software for firms handling digital assets.
Malta's MFSA highlights the need for robust AML controls in credit institutions handling crypto, linking to accurate crypto financial statements and fair value reporting.
EBA's ESG disclosure update creates new data requirements for crypto assets held by banks, driving need for integrated crypto accounting software.
A clone firm warning from the MFSA underscores why accounting firms need robust crypto accounting software to verify counterparties and maintain compliance.
The MFSA warning about an OKX clone underscores the importance of MiCA compliance crypto requirements for firms to verify authorized entities and avoid fraud.
ACCA highlights how DAC8 reporting is a new revenue stream for accounting firms, alongside evolving crypto US GAAP and IFRS standards.
Luxembourg fund managers must notify the CSSF before providing ancillary services to third parties, impacting compliance workflows and the need for robust crypto fund accounting software.
The AFM's updated DMFSD rules require crypto firms to ensure fair online client journeys; crypto accounting software can help demonstrate compliance.
The EBA's annual assessment of banks' crypto exposure underscores the urgency for financial institutions to adopt dedicated crypto accounting software for accurate reporting and compliance.
The revised EU Consumer Credit Directive (CCDII) expands licensing requirements to BNPL and other crypto-related credit products; firms need robust crypto accounting software to manage compliance.
