News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
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
Operational and compliance impact of Australia's FATF travel rule taking effect 1 July 2026 for exchanges and their accounting advisers
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
HMRC's TRS risk-of-harm exemption process: what it means for trustees, agents, and compliance teams managing beneficial ownership disclosures
FinCEN formally launches a whistleblower tip portal covering BSA, sanctions, and money laundering violations, with financial awards for actionable submissions that lead to enforcement.
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
HMRC publishes its Economic Crime Supervision Handbook, setting out how it supervises UK businesses for AML compliance and what firms can expect during supervisory engagement
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.
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.
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.
AFM report highlights that while accountants are aware of sanctions risks, their control systems need improvement, with implications for crypto accounting firms.
CCDII expands licensing to BNPL and crypto credit products; crypto accounting software is essential for tracking and reporting under the new rules.
DORA's ICT risk management requirements create new obligations for crypto trading platforms, which in turn affect the data and processes that crypto accounting software must handle.
FINMA's updated AML guidance emphasizes the need for robust risk analysis; crypto accounting software can automate compliance tracking and reporting.
The BVI FSC library serves as a central resource for regulatory publications, and crypto accounting software is essential for firms to implement these requirements.
BVI FSC industry updates signal increasing regulatory scrutiny; crypto accounting software becomes essential for compliance.
Singapore's MAS transitional regulations for payment services create compliance obligations for crypto firms, requiring robust accounting and reporting systems.
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.
