News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
Practical supervisory expectations Malta credit institutions must meet on CFT, CPF and TFS following the MFSA thematic review
Sygnum Europe AG receives CASP authorization under MiCAR from the FMA Liechtenstein, signaling active enforcement of the EU crypto-asset licensing regime in the EEA
AFM flags that the revised DMFSD, effective 19 June 2026, imposes mandatory online-interface requirements on crypto-asset service providers and financial firms, banning dark patterns and one-sided steering in digital client journeys
First DORA ICT incident report reveals systemic cross-border exposure and AI-driven cybersecurity risks across EU financial entities
MiCA's 18-month transitional grace period expires 1 July 2026, making CASP authorization the only legal basis to serve EU crypto clients, with concentrated authorizations and strict ongoing obligations now live
Finansinspektionen's new AML/CFT guidance tightens compliance obligations for money remittance providers operating in Sweden and across the EU, with direct implications for accounting firms and compliance officers advising these businesses.
MFSA 2025 Annual Report signals tighter EU supervisory discipline: what accounting firms and auditors serving Malta-regulated entities need to know
Sygnum Europe AG secures a MiCAR CASP licence from FMA Liechtenstein on 26 June 2026, signalling how regulated crypto firms are anchoring EU market access through EEA jurisdictions
CSSF publicly flags tresorwacht.com for fraudulently invoking the names of two Luxembourg-regulated entities, signalling yet another impersonation wave that compliance teams and auditors need to track in their counterparty verification workflows
ESMA's post-transitional enforcement stance: what accounting firms and auditors advising EU crypto-asset service providers must act on now
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
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.
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
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.
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 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.
CCDII expands licensing to BNPL and crypto credit products; crypto accounting software is essential for tracking and reporting under the new rules.
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.
