News, standards updates and audit guidance for crypto-accounting teams, covering reporting, compliance and regulatory developments.
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
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
MAS adds Hyperliquid to Singapore's Investor Alert List, flagging it as an unlicensed entity and raising due-diligence obligations for accounting firms and CFOs with client exposure.
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
The AFM and DNB consultation on Caribbean Netherlands rules signals tightening AML/CFT obligations for crypto firms, highlighting the need for robust crypto accounting software to manage compliance.
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.
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.
FATF's June 2026 increased monitoring list creates new compliance obligations for crypto firms, making crypto accounting software essential for tracking transactions and reporting to authorities.
The AFM's updated DMFSD rules require crypto firms to ensure fair online client journeys; crypto accounting software can help demonstrate compliance.
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.
AFM report highlights that while accountants are aware of sanctions risks, their control systems need improvement, with implications for crypto accounting firms.
Dutch regulator AFM finds accountants aware but weak in sanction risk controls, highlighting the need for robust crypto compliance tools.
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.
Sanctions screening requires crypto accounting software to track pre- and post-designation exposure for compliance.
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.
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.
AFM's PEP client due diligence findings highlight the need for crypto accounting software to automate risk-based approaches and maintain audit trails.
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.
