News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
EU MiCA revision targeting non-EU stablecoin issuers: licensing, accounting, and AML implications for accounting firms and CFOs
AFM finds the Dutch AI Act implementation law workable in principle but flags gaps in supervisory task allocation, capacity, and data-sharing that financial firms must track now
The accountability-control gap in AI-driven compliance: why CCOs and MLROs face governance exposure before regulators catch up
MFSA opens consultation on transposing EU AML Directive 2025/1 into Maltese law, with direct implications for CASPs, accountants, and compliance teams operating in or passporting into Malta
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.
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.
The EBA's early consultation on simplified EU wallet rules signals a shift toward lighter regulation for certain crypto wallets, which will affect how accounting firms advise clients on compliance and reporting.
