News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
The SEC's 60-day public comment period on novel ETF structures signals potential registration and compliance rule changes that accounting firms and fund auditors must monitor closely.
FASB proposes to require investment companies to factor contractual sale restrictions into equity fair value measurements under ASC 820, with mandatory discount disclosure
IMF flags tokenization as a systemic inflection point: fragmented standards could create new financial stability risks while coordinated regulation could unlock settlement efficiency gains
A bipartisan housing bill containing a Federal Reserve CBDC moratorium until 2030 now sits on Trump's desk, creating a short decision window with direct implications for US digital asset policy planning.
Chainalysis formalises a two-tier evidentiary ontology for blockchain analytics, giving compliance teams, auditors, and courts a shared vocabulary for data quality accountability
PEEC proposes to anchor the public interest entity definition to live FDIC and NAIC regulatory thresholds, replacing fixed-dollar figures and reducing future standard-setting lag
SEC and CFTC open a joint consultation on unified portfolio margin rules spanning securities and derivatives, with direct implications for how accounting firms and CFOs track, report, and reconcile cross-product margin positions.
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 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.
AICPA survey indicates firms are prioritizing technology, creating opportunities for crypto accounting for accountants to meet client needs.
The advisory panel's recommendations signal a shift toward technology-driven tax administration, which will impact how accounting firms handle crypto compliance.
FASB's request for comment on hedge accounting guidance for crypto assets held at fair value signals potential changes to crypto US GAAP accounting, with implications for firms applying ASC 350-60.
AICPA recommendations signal need for better crypto tax notice management, which crypto accounting software can address.
The AICPA campaign elevates the CPA brand, indirectly supporting crypto CPAs by reinforcing trust and expertise in emerging areas like digital assets.
Congressional debate over Fed skinny accounts for crypto firms highlights compliance and accounting implications for accountants.
Senate races may delay or accelerate crypto legislation, affecting compliance timelines for accounting firms; crypto accounting software helps firms stay agile.
The June 2026 IASB-FASB joint education meeting signals potential convergence between US GAAP and IFRS on crypto asset fair value accounting, directly affecting firms using ASC 350-60 and IFRS crypto assets standards.
