News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
IFRIC publishes eight tentative agenda decisions on IFRS 18 and IFRS 10, open for comment until 9 September 2026, with IASB Chair Andreas Barckow and Vice-Chair Linda Mezon-Hutter summarising the June meeting in the latest podcast episode.
Switzerland and Belgium sign a protocol amending their bilateral double taxation agreement: what accounting firms and CFOs with cross-border CH-BE exposure need to track before ratification.
IFAC's revised Statements of Membership Obligations tighten quality management and professional education benchmarks, raising the compliance bar for accounting firms worldwide
Stablecoin freeze data signals a maturing enforcement infrastructure that accounting firms and auditors must factor into client risk assessments and on-chain asset verification.
ISSB releases Q2 2026 implementation insights podcast covering practical application of IFRS S1 and S2, including TIG guidance and biogenic emissions discussion, relevant to accounting firms advising on sustainability disclosure
ESMA's post-transitional enforcement stance: what accounting firms and auditors advising EU crypto-asset service providers must act on 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
The FBI's action against Huione Group, the largest illicit crypto marketplace ever recorded, signals a new baseline for AML due diligence and stablecoin transaction screening at regulated firms.
The BIS has flagged stablecoins as a systemic risk to global financial stability, with implications for how accounting firms and CFOs assess stablecoin exposure and compliance obligations.
The JaredfromSubway hack highlights the need for robust ethereum accounting and defi accounting practices to detect and report suspicious MEV activities.
Two underreported developments show how tokenized deposits and stablecoins are converging into a practical interoperability layer, with direct implications for corporate treasury, bank liquidity, and compliance infrastructure.
Tokenized deposits are gaining traction in corporate treasuries but introduce accounting and reconciliation challenges that crypto accounting software can address.
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.
Malta's MFSA confirms VFA licence holders must transition to CASP under MiCA by July 2026, impacting crypto compliance for firms.
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
The PCAOB's request for comment signals upcoming audit standards for crypto assets, prompting accounting firms to evaluate their crypto accounting software and sub-ledger tools.
The Kraen-Powertrade lawsuit highlights the critical need for robust crypto fund accounting software to prevent misappropriation claims and ensure audit readiness.
The Coinex sanctions allegations highlight the critical need for robust crypto accounting for accountants to ensure compliance with international sanctions.
The AFIAAR MoU harmonizes global crypto accounting standards, driving adoption of specialized crypto accounting software for firms.
AICPA survey indicates firms are prioritizing technology, creating opportunities for crypto accounting for accountants to meet client needs.
OFAC sanctions highlight the need for crypto accounting software with built-in sanctions screening and compliance reporting for accounting firms servicing crypto clients.
MFSA's letter on financial analysis of reinsurance undertakings underscores the need for robust crypto financial statements, aligning with FASB, IFRS, and DAC8.
MFSA guidance on terrorist financing risks reinforces the need for accurate crypto financial statements and compliance with accounting standards like FASB crypto fair value and IFRS crypto assets.
