Audit letters, penalties, tax investigations, evasion cases and regulator enforcement actions across the crypto sector. — 163 articles
Enforcement and compliance implications for accounting firms and CFOs serving French-resident crypto clients whose assets may be stranded on Bitget
Interpol's $123M romance-scam bust shows why transaction monitoring in crypto accounting software is now a front-line AML control
Circle's refusal to burn and reissue stolen USDC raises stablecoin AML governance and crypto accounting software questions for compliance teams and CFOs
FINMA's new Guidance on product use in individual portfolio management flags rising escalation cases and recurring risk patterns, with direct implications for Swiss asset managers, auditors, and CFOs tracking governance and conduct obligations.
Binance's failed MiCA application in Greece and its active pursuit of fresh EU and Asia-Pacific licenses signals a regulatory inflection point that accounting firms, auditors, and CFOs serving crypto-active clients must track closely.
CFTC charges North Carolina commodity pool operator with $14M crypto and futures fraud, signalling tougher scrutiny of unregistered pools mixing digital assets with traditional derivatives.
Tax enforcement gap in India and Israel exposes serious crypto accounting and compliance risks for firms serving clients in both jurisdictions
Belgium's FSMA names six unauthorized CASPs just after the MiCA transitional deadline, signalling that enforcement is live and that accounting firms and CFOs with EU crypto-exposed clients must verify CASP authorization status immediately.
ASIC's prosecution of a Brisbane CPA and SMSF auditor for alleged misappropriation of nearly $5 million signals serious professional-conduct and fiduciary risk for accounting firms managing client funds and superannuation accounts
ASIC secures $925,000 in Federal Court penalties against RM Capital and SMSF Club for conflicted remuneration breaches, with compliance reporting orders and a pending appeal, signalling heightened oversight risk for AFS licensees and their authorised representatives.
ASIC's escalating prosecution of a former AFS licensee director signals rising regulatory risk for firms that lack defensible client records and compliant digital asset accounting systems
Revolut's USDT delisting under its CySEC-issued MiCA CASP licence signals a firm compliance inflection point for accounting firms and CFOs managing stablecoin exposures in EU and UK portfolios
FINMA's enforcement action against Wendelspiess Partners AG exposes systematic conduct failures, undisclosed conflicts of interest, and suitability breaches affecting over 400 clients, with CHF 83m in assets now facing total loss.
Neon Exchange AG has surrendered its TVTG registration in Liechtenstein, a compliance signal for firms tracking active crypto service provider authorisations in the EEA region.
FMA Liechtenstein confirms AQL AG's asset management license has lapsed after a voluntary surrender, effective 25 June 2026, a compliance signal for firms reviewing EEA counterparty authorisation status.
Liechtenstein FMA confirms AQL AG's insurance mediation licence has lapsed after the firm voluntarily surrendered it, signalling a tighter licensing environment that accounting firms serving EEA-regulated clients must track.
Norway's tax authority recorded a sharp rise in criminal convictions and sentence severity in 2025, signalling a materially higher enforcement risk for firms and advisers operating in the Norwegian market.
Skatteetaten publicly defends its statutory right to copy business devices during tax audits, signaling heightened enforcement risk for firms with digital-first record-keeping in Norway
AFM's €170k penalty against bunq for delayed fraud-complaint responses signals tightening consumer-protection enforcement that compliance teams at payment service providers and their auditors must take seriously.
AFM and BFT joint inspection finds Dutch audit firms aware of Russia sanctions risk but lacking robust controls, client-screening depth, and fraud-risk disclosures in audit opinions
AFM thematic review finds trading venues have only partial DORA ICT risk framework compliance, with specific gaps in security monitoring, access controls, logging, and group-level policy governance
AFM's thematic review exposes five recurring PEP due-diligence failures at Dutch financial firms, with direct implications for crypto-asset service providers and their compliance frameworks
AFM enforcement action against Euronext Amsterdam for breaching CSDR open-access obligations signals heightened EU market infrastructure scrutiny relevant to firms tracking settlement and clearing compliance
AFM's 2025 SREP market review finds Dutch financial firms have adequate policies on paper but chronic gaps in execution, ICT risk management, and accountability structures, with direct implications for firms using crypto accounting software in regulated environments.
Dutch appellate court upholds AFM disciplinary ruling against external auditor for deficient statutory audits and audit-file manipulation, confirming a three-month register suspension
ESMA's €2.145M fine against Moody's Germany signals that reporting data quality and internal controls are live enforcement targets for all CRA-regulated entities in the EU.
ASIC's $20.5M penalty proceeding against ASX over misleading CHESS replacement disclosures signals heightened scrutiny of DLT project governance and market announcements for listed entities and their advisers.
The AMF's €1.2m spoofing sanctions against a German derivatives firm have survived every appeal stage, including the Cour de cassation, confirming cross-border jurisdiction over Eurex-listed futures linked to French sovereign bonds.
The AMF sanctions commission issued a formal warning to a French asset manager and its president for multiple professional obligation failures, later reinforced on appeal by the Conseil d'État in 2023, with non-anonymous publication ordered for three years.
AMF deregisters AUTOMATA France SAS as a PSAN from 30 June 2026, citing unauthorised crowdfunding activity and fitness failures, with ordered wind-down obligations now in effect
The AMF Sanctions Commission fined an unnamed investment services provider EUR 220,000 for five professional obligation failures covering order record-keeping, best-execution policy, and client incident disclosure, covering conduct between 2014 and 2016.
ESMA signals that prediction market event contracts are already caught by existing EU retail prohibitions, creating urgent product classification and compliance obligations for CASPs and their auditors.
ASIC's wind-up action against 12 companies for unlicensed financial services and four years of missed audited financial statements is a sharp reminder that audit lodgement failures and unlicensed advice carry existential regulatory risk in Australia.
ASIC charges a permanently disqualified SMSF auditor who continued signing off on 56 entities and fabricated 47 audit reports, exposing the compliance risk for accounting firms relying on third-party auditors
ASIC's $20.5M Federal Court penalty against ASX for misleading CHESS replacement disclosures sets a precedent for market operator disclosure standards and signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of technology project updates in Australia.
ASIC's DDO stop orders against Stratfund expose how TMD deficiencies in private credit funds create acute regulatory and compliance risk for accounting firms and CFOs advising on alternative investment structures
ASIC's rolling Federal Court enforcement against Australian Fiduciaries and 30+ related entities signals serious risks for accounting firms and auditors serving SMSF clients exposed to complex managed investment scheme structures
ASIC's escalating enforcement action against Melbourne adviser Ferras Merhi, covering asset freezes, travel restraints, winding-up orders and the conduct allegations that accounting firms and compliance officers need to track
ASIC's successful continuous disclosure action against Rex Airlines signals tightened accountability for listed entity boards and raises record-keeping questions relevant to firms advising ASX-listed clients.
ASIC's escalating Federal Court action against Ferras Merhi signals heightened regulatory scrutiny of superannuation advice models, conflicted remuneration, and AFSL oversight failures across Australian financial services firms.
ASIC Report 833 exposes systemic trustee oversight failures across $305 billion in superannuation platforms, with enforcement already underway and more to come
ASIC's cancellation of Capital Guard's AFS licence over a fake Macquarie bond scheme signals heightened scrutiny of fixed-income investment fraud and raises immediate compliance questions for accounting firms and auditors serving retail financial services clients.
ASIC's rolling Federal Court orders against a former fund director illustrate how regulators use asset freezes and travel restraints as live enforcement tools, with direct implications for how accounting firms and auditors assess going-concern risk and document AML exposure in Australian fund structures.
ASIC's criminal prosecution of BBY's former Executive Chairman for alleged client money misuse signals continued regulatory pressure on Australian financial services firms and their senior officers.
ASIC's June 2026 industry letter makes cyber resilience a live licensing obligation for all Australian financial services firms, with AI-accelerated threats and the FIIG Securities court outcome raising the compliance bar immediately.
MFSA imposes €2,400 penalty on a Company Service Provider for missing the 2022 Annual Compliance Return deadline, signaling active enforcement of filing obligations in Malta.
MFSA imposes a €2,400 penalty on a company service provider for missing the 2022 Annual Compliance Return deadline, a live reminder that regulatory filing obligations carry real financial consequences
MiCA's transition window has closed but uneven NCА enforcement capacity across EU member states creates immediate compliance and audit risk for CASPs and their advisers
Four concurrent EU tax enforcement and legislative developments across Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden create immediate compliance pressure for multinationals and their advisers.
Four CJEU and EU-level tax rulings from late 2022 carry direct compliance implications for accounting firms and CFOs operating across Italy, Portugal, Spain, the Netherlands, and Germany, covering property platform withholding, capital duties, State aid, and energy solidarity contributions.
ECB intensifies scrutiny of IFRS 9 provisioning, forbearance practices, and leveraged lending at supervised banks, with direct implications for how accounting teams and auditors support credit risk governance.
Two landmark EU court rulings reshape the tax treatment of cross-border banking branches in Portugal and close off a direct challenge to the EU Minimum Tax Directive, with direct implications for multinational structures and tonnage tax planning.
OFAC adds 134 ISIS-K and PCC-linked crypto wallets to SDN list on 1 July 2026, triggering immediate screening and transaction monitoring obligations for VASPs and financial institutions globally.
Approval phishing is a scalable, infrastructure-reusing scam that compliance teams can systematically detect and disrupt using on-chain intelligence and coordinated law enforcement protocols.
AML and compliance obligations triggered by the Huione Guarantee marketplace processing over $11 billion in USDT, with implications for transaction screening, SAR filing, and sanctions exposure at regulated firms globally
Cross-chain bridges enable large-scale crypto laundering beyond current AML controls, creating urgent compliance exposure for firms handling digital assets
How mixers and privacy wallets undermine crypto compliance screening, and what accounting firms and auditors must do to manage the exposure
State-federal jurisdictional clash over prediction market sports betting creates licensing and compliance risk for firms servicing event-contract platforms
DOJ guilty plea in the Goliath Ventures $400M crypto Ponzi highlights fraud-indicator recognition, investor-loss accounting, and bank AML exposure for practitioners advising affected clients or reviewing similar structures
State vs federal jurisdiction clash over prediction markets licensing creates compliance uncertainty for firms offering or auditing event-contract platforms
OFAC adds 130+ ISIS-linked Tron wallets to the SDN list, raising immediate screening and due-diligence obligations for crypto businesses and their advisers.
Coinmetro's reorganization filing, attributed to a legacy third-party provider failure, surfaces concrete third-party dependency and operational resilience risks that EU crypto firms and their auditors must assess now.
Simultaneous £150M UK derivative lawsuit and MiCA EU exit create compounding compliance and counterparty risk signals for firms with Binance exposure
Third Circuit's Murrin decision binds Tax Court practitioners in DE/NJ/PA: a preparer's fraud alone triggers Section 6501(c)(1)'s unlimited assessment window, exposing innocent clients to decades of back-tax and interest liability
Vertical integration in prediction markets is accelerating M&A interest while simultaneously raising CFTC jurisdiction, antitrust, and state-gambling-law conflicts that compliance teams need to track.
A GBP 150 million UK class action against Binance over unregulated retail derivatives sales signals escalating litigation risk for crypto platforms and the compliance gaps that enable it
Huione Group has become the largest illicit online marketplace ever recorded, with its own unregulated stablecoin USDH designed to evade asset freezes. Accounting firms and compliance teams need to understand the transaction volumes, the USDH exposure risk, and the AML obligations this creates.
OFAC's SDN list now includes identified on-chain addresses, raising the compliance bar for every firm that touches crypto assets
TIGTA finds IRS cannot centrally track all 1,124+ federal tax information data-sharing agreements, raising governance and FTI protection concerns for tax practitioners and compliance teams
IRS disputes CP53E errors exist while AICPA collects practitioner examples of erroneous notices sent to taxpayers who owed nothing
Norway's tax authority criminally charges deduction fraud facilitators after 5,000+ targeted audits uncover NOK 1.9 billion in false claims, with crypto deductions explicitly in scope
CSSF flags hautfortpartners.com as operating without authorisation in Luxembourg, a due-diligence alert for accounting firms and CFOs vetting counterparties
Practical supervisory expectations Malta credit institutions must meet on CFT, CPF and TFS following the MFSA thematic review
The AMF Enforcement Commission sanctioned seven individuals and entities for coordinated market manipulation on Euronext Access; the Paris Court of Appeal upheld the decision against one respondent in June 2026, confirming the regulatory and appellate exposure for firms operating in French equity markets.
Coinmetro's Estonian insolvency filing shows how unresolved third-party provider failures and MiCA deadline pressure can combine to force a reorganisation, with direct lessons for accounting firms auditing EU-licensed CASPs.
ASIC's Federal Court-ordered receiver appointment over Cotton and First Mutual exposes asset-tracing and investor-fund-protection obligations for accounting firms and auditors advising clients in similar structures
ESMA's role in the 2025 CCP Global CIDS fire drill and what the published report means for clearing members, auditors, and compliance leads
Dutch prosecutors escalate action against crypto exchange Knaken from asset freeze to formal bankruptcy petition, signalling heightened EU enforcement risk for CASPs and their advisers
CSSF publicly flags alinmcol.com as an unauthorised investment services provider in Luxembourg, a due-diligence red flag for accounting firms and auditors onboarding or reviewing financial-services counterparties.
MFSA 2025 Annual Report signals tighter EU supervisory discipline: what accounting firms and auditors serving Malta-regulated entities need to know
ASIC's $10.3M penalty against Mercer Super for systemic failures in the reportable situations regime signals escalating enforcement expectations for all Australian financial services licensees
AMF sanctions Bourse Direct and its CEO for transaction reporting failures and inadequate market abuse surveillance, totalling €850,000, with direct lessons for investment services compliance programmes across the EU
Stablecoin freeze data signals a maturing enforcement infrastructure that accounting firms and auditors must factor into client risk assessments and on-chain asset verification.
CSSF publicly flags tresorwacht.com for fraudulently invoking the names of two Luxembourg-regulated entities, signalling yet another impersonation wave that compliance teams and auditors need to track in their counterparty verification workflows
FINMA revokes a Swiss fund manager's licence and blocks a portfolio manager's authorisation after uncovering undisclosed conflicts of interest and client suitability failures, confiscating over CHF 3 million in illegal commissions
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.
FMA Liechtenstein issues a formal dismissal notice against CI Fund Services AG, a signal for fund administrators and their auditors to revisit licence-status verification procedures
The FMA Liechtenstein has formally dismissed CI Fund Services AG, signalling active supervisory enforcement that Luxembourg-focused accounting firms and fund administrators must track for counterparty and licensing risk management.
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.
CSSF warning highlights the need for proper due diligence and reliable crypto accounting software to vet counterparties.
CSSF warning highlights need for due diligence when selecting crypto accounting software vendors.
The JaredfromSubway hack highlights the need for robust ethereum accounting and defi accounting practices to detect and report suspicious MEV activities.
The IRS has issued new guidance on AI risks under Circular 230, increasing compliance duties for tax practitioners. Crypto accounting software can help firms manage these obligations.
The IRS filing season disparity between online and other filers highlights the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure accurate reporting and reduce audit risk for accounting firms.
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 MFSA warning highlights the importance of using crypto accounting software to verify counterparty licenses and avoid unregulated entities.
ESMA's call for unauthorised CASPs to wind down orderly as MiCA transitional period ends, highlighting compliance obligations for crypto firms and implications for accounting firms advising clients.
The Supreme Court ruling on IRS time limits for preparer fraud increases compliance risk for crypto accounting firms, making robust crypto accounting software essential for audit trails and accuracy.
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 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.
The digital euro's parliamentary approval signals new compliance and accounting challenges for crypto firms, highlighting the need for robust crypto accounting software.
A clone firm warning from the MFSA underscores why accounting firms need robust crypto accounting software to verify counterparties and maintain compliance.
The MFSA warning about an OKX clone underscores the importance of MiCA compliance crypto requirements for firms to verify authorized entities and avoid fraud.
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.
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 survey on retail crypto attitudes highlights need for accounting firms to align IFRS crypto asset reporting with investor sentiment and regulatory frameworks like DAC8 and CARF.
SEBI's relaxation of PAIA certification for non-core services reduces barriers for crypto advisory, but robust compliance via crypto accounting software remains essential.
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.
CSSF identity theft warning highlights the need for robust internal controls and crypto fund accounting software to prevent fraud.
Brazil's crypto crime evolution underscores the need for robust crypto accounting software to detect illicit activity and maintain audit readiness.
Dutch regulator AFM finds accountants aware but weak in sanction risk controls, highlighting the need for robust crypto compliance tools.
Brazil's rising crypto crime highlights the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
Brazil's rising crypto crime rates underscore the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
The EBA's annual assessment of banks' crypto exposure underscores the urgency for financial institutions to adopt dedicated crypto accounting software for accurate reporting and compliance.
CSSF warning on MEXC underscores the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
The AFM's SREP Market Picture 2025 emphasizes that effective control execution, not just policy creation, is critical for crypto firms, and crypto accounting software is key to bridging that gap.
Approval phishing is a growing threat that crypto accounting software can help detect through anomaly tracking and reconciliation.
FINMA updated sanctions list requires crypto firms to adjust compliance screening; crypto accounting software must integrate real-time sanctions checks.
Sanctions screening requires crypto accounting software to track pre- and post-designation exposure for compliance.
How blockchain analysis tools and crypto accounting software enable law enforcement to trace and recover stolen digital assets in cross-border fraud cases.
Switzerland's updated Russia sanctions require crypto firms to enhance compliance; crypto accounting software automates screening and reporting.
OFAC sanctions on crypto addresses create compliance obligations that crypto accounting software can address through screening and reporting.
Poor IRS phone service highlights the need for accurate crypto accounting software to minimize taxpayer errors and inquiries.
ACCA and AMIRA MOU signals growing need for standardized crypto accounting software and sub-ledger solutions.
IRS staffing changes may increase audit scrutiny on crypto, making robust crypto accounting software essential for compliance.
ATO's discussion on best crypto tax software highlights the need for enterprise-grade crypto accounting solutions for firms.
EBA's final Q&As on obstacle assessment under MiCA create new compliance obligations for crypto asset service providers, requiring robust crypto accounting software for reporting.
The AudiA6 takedown underscores the need for robust crypto accounting software to detect suspicious transactions and ensure compliance.
IRS hiring events after staff cuts signal increased enforcement, making crypto accounting software essential for firms to manage client compliance.
The IRS merger of tax practitioner offices signals increased scrutiny, making crypto accounting software essential for compliance.
AI-driven attacks reduce response time, making robust crypto accounting software security a necessity for firms.
CPA firms can improve profitability by integrating crypto CPA services as a new advisory revenue stream.
The Chainalysis-KNPA MoU highlights growing global enforcement of crypto crimes, underscoring the need for accounting firms to adopt robust crypto accounting software for audit trails and compliance.
De AFM boete voor Bunq onderstreept het belang van geautomatiseerde compliance-systemen voor financiële instellingen, relevant voor crypto accounting software.
FINMA's updated Sudan sanctions increase compliance obligations for crypto firms; crypto accounting software is essential for automated screening and audit trails.
SEC's fireside chat signals a shift towards rebuilding trust and improving usability in crypto regulation, impacting how firms use crypto accounting software for compliance.
Regulators and auditors are increasingly requiring independent reconciliation of crypto transactions, and firms need crypto audit software to meet these demands.
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 new guidance on portfolio management risks underscores the need for robust crypto sub-ledger software to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
FINMA enforcement action underscores the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure compliance and avoid industry bans.
The arrest of four individuals in Poland for SIM swap attacks on crypto exchanges highlights the need for accounting firms to implement robust security measures and leverage crypto accounting software to detect suspicious activity.
Sanctions on Russia create urgent need for crypto accounting software that can screen transactions and ensure compliance.
Thailand's arrest warrant highlights the need for robust crypto accounting software to track energy costs and prevent fraud in mining operations.
The CFTC investigation into Polymarket underscores the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure accurate trade reporting and compliance.
The court case highlights the importance of accurate tax classification for investment firms, which can be supported by crypto accounting software.
The surge in IRS fast track dispute settlement program usage underscores the need for crypto accounting software to maintain accurate records and reduce audit risks.
The Coinex Iran case highlights the need for robust crypto accounting software to detect and report sanctions violations.
The penalty on Bithumb underscores the critical role of crypto accounting software in meeting regulatory information requests and avoiding fines.
Invesco's tokenized stablecoin reserve initiative signals a shift in how asset managers must approach stablecoin accounting, classification, and audit readiness.
Spain's firm stance on MiCA compliance deadlines signals a broader EU trend, requiring crypto firms to urgently align their accounting and reporting processes.
The CFTC investigation into Polymarket underscores the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure compliance and audit readiness.
Binance's failure to secure a MiCA license forces its exit from the EU, highlighting the critical importance of mica compliance crypto for all market participants and the ripple effects on accounting and reporting obligations.
The Meta IRS dispute underscores the importance of accurate crypto accounting software for tax compliance and audit readiness.
The AFM's successful appeal against an external accountant underscores the importance of rigorous audit standards in crypto engagements.
ACCA's partnership in Uzbekistan signals growing global demand for robust crypto accounting software and compliance tools for accounting firms.
The sentencing of a Singapore accountant for submitting fake documents to IRAS underscores the critical need for crypto accounting firms to implement rigorous compliance and audit software to avoid severe penalties.
The revocation of Bsquared's licence by MAS underscores the critical need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure compliance and avoid enforcement actions.
The AFM's action against Euronext highlights the importance of transparent and non-discriminatory access rules, which indirectly affect crypto trading platforms and their accounting obligations.
Dutch firms can leverage crypto accounting software to integrate AMLA reporting into existing AFM questionnaires, reducing compliance burden.
Dutch AFM's new anti-discrimination guidance for banks has indirect implications for crypto businesses that rely on banking services, highlighting the need for transparent crypto accounting software to facilitate fair risk assessment.
FINMA's updated Taliban sanctions list reinforces the need for automated compliance tools in crypto accounting to screen transactions and counterparties.
