News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
AFM finalises its interpretation of Articles 16 and 16b Wta, requiring auditors to hold a central position and decisive influence in audit firms, with direct implications for private-equity-backed structures.
AFM folds AMLA eligibility data collection into existing supervisory questionnaires, removing the need for a separate AMLA-template submission for most Dutch-supervised firms.
ESMA's first post-deadline MiCA register update adds 37 CASPs including Standard Chartered, reshaping EU crypto licensing obligations for accounting firms and CFOs.
DAC7 is live across most EU member states: where implementation stands, what platform operators must report, and which countries are still catching up
Germany leads EU MiCA CASP authorization with 57 approvals as the July 1 deadline arrives, while five member states have zero licenses and Italy dominates the non-compliant register
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
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
The AFM's updated DMFSD rules require crypto firms to ensure fair online client journeys; crypto accounting software can help demonstrate compliance.
CCDII expands licensing to BNPL and crypto credit products; crypto accounting software is essential for tracking and reporting under the new rules.
AFM report highlights that while accountants are aware of sanctions risks, their control systems need improvement, with implications for crypto accounting firms.
The AFM's interpretation of Wta articles 16 and 16b reinforces that accountants must maintain central positions and decisive influence, which affects how accounting firms, including those offering crypto accounting services, structure governance and investor relationships.
The AFM DSI convenant on professional competence for investment professionals in the Netherlands underscores the need for robust compliance tools, including crypto accounting software, to demonstrate adherence to European regulations.
A practical guide for Dutch accounting firms and auditors on the accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and software capabilities needed to audit client crypto holdings compliantly under NL GAAP and EU frameworks.
