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US — Crypto Accounting News & Updates

48 articles

MARKET STRUCTURE
CryptaCount Editorial · · 5 min read
SEC-CFTC Unified Portfolio Margin Rules Consultation

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.

TAX REPORTING
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
IRS AI Risks and Circular 230: What Tax Practitioners Need to Know

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.

TAX REPORTING
CryptaCount Editorial · · 6 min read
IRS Circular 230: What the New AI Guidance Means for Tax Practitioners

IRS Office of Professional Responsibility clarifies that Circular 230 duties apply in full to AI-assisted tax work, placing compliance and billing obligations squarely on practitioners and firms

MARKET STRUCTURE
CryptaCount Editorial · · 5 min read
Tokenized Deposits and Stablecoins: The Interoperability Gap

Two underreported developments show how tokenized deposits and stablecoins are converging into a practical interoperability layer, with direct implications for corporate treasury, bank liquidity, and compliance infrastructure.

AML / KYC / LICENSING
CryptaCount Editorial · · 4 min read
UBS and Nethermind Push Blockchain Compliance Below the Smart Contract Layer

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.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
Crypto Accounting for Accountants: Lessons from the Coinex Sanctions Case

The Coinex sanctions allegations highlight the critical need for robust crypto accounting for accountants to ensure compliance with international sanctions.

TAX REPORTING
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
IRS Filing Season 2026: Why Crypto Accounting Software Is Critical for Firms

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.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 5 min read
PCAOB Seeks Comment on Crypto Accounting Standards: What Firms Need to Know

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.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
Supreme Court Lets Stand IRS Power to Assess Tax Anytime for Preparer Fraud

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.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
AICPA Survey Reveals Rising Technology Focus for Crypto Accounting for Accountants

AICPA survey indicates firms are prioritizing technology, creating opportunities for crypto accounting for accountants to meet client needs.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
OFAC Sanctions ISIS Crypto Financing: Compliance Lessons for Crypto Accounting Software Users

OFAC sanctions highlight the need for crypto accounting software with built-in sanctions screening and compliance reporting for accounting firms servicing crypto clients.

TAX REPORTING
CryptaCount Editorial · · 2 min read
Advisory Panel Urges Sustained IRS Funding, Expanded AI, and Tax Simplification

The advisory panel's recommendations signal a shift toward technology-driven tax administration, which will impact how accounting firms handle crypto compliance.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
FASB Seeks Comment on Hedge Accounting Guidance for Crypto Assets

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.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 4 min read
IRS Call Service Issues Highlight Need for Reliable Crypto Accounting Software

Poor IRS phone service highlights the need for accurate crypto accounting software to minimize taxpayer errors and inquiries.

TAX REPORTING
CryptaCount Editorial · · 4 min read
DAC8 Reporting: What Accounting Firms Need to Know

DAC8 reporting introduces mandatory disclosure of crypto transactions for EU tax authorities, aligning with global standards like CARF and impacting accounting firms' compliance workflows.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 4 min read
OFAC Sanctions and Crypto: How Crypto Accounting Software Helps Firms Stay Compliant

OFAC sanctions on crypto addresses create compliance obligations that crypto accounting software can address through screening and reporting.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 2 min read
IRS Staff Reassignments: What They Mean for Crypto Accounting Compliance

IRS staffing changes may increase audit scrutiny on crypto, making robust crypto accounting software essential for compliance.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 2 min read
IRS merger of tax practitioner offices: what it means for crypto accounting

The IRS merger of tax practitioner offices signals increased scrutiny, making crypto accounting software essential for compliance.

TAX REPORTING
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
AICPA Recommendations Improve CP53E Notice Process for Crypto Tax Compliance

AICPA recommendations signal need for better crypto tax notice management, which crypto accounting software can address.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 2 min read
IRS Hiring Events After Staff Cuts: Why Crypto Accounting Software Matters

IRS hiring events after staff cuts signal increased enforcement, making crypto accounting software essential for firms to manage client compliance.

MARKET STRUCTURE
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
7 Principles to Improve CPA Firm Profitability with Crypto CPA Services

CPA firms can improve profitability by integrating crypto CPA services as a new advisory revenue stream.

MARKET STRUCTURE
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
AICPA Campaign Creates New Opportunities for Crypto CPAs

The AICPA campaign elevates the CPA brand, indirectly supporting crypto CPAs by reinforcing trust and expertise in emerging areas like digital assets.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
SEC Fireside Chat: A New Era for Digital Assets and Crypto Accounting Software

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.

MARKET STRUCTURE
CryptaCount Editorial · · 2 min read
Senate Races and Crypto Legislation: What It Means for Crypto Accounting Software

Senate races may delay or accelerate crypto legislation, affecting compliance timelines for accounting firms; crypto accounting software helps firms stay agile.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
Crypto Accounting Software: Key to Sanctions Compliance After Coinex Iran Case

The Coinex Iran case highlights the need for robust crypto accounting software to detect and report sanctions violations.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
IRS Fast Track Dispute Settlement Program Usage Surging: Why Crypto Accounting Software Matters

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.

TAX REPORTING
CryptaCount Editorial · · 2 min read
Judges Grill Investment Firm on Self-Employment Tax Exception

The court case highlights the importance of accurate tax classification for investment firms, which can be supported by crypto accounting software.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
CFTC Polymarket Probe Highlights Need for Crypto Accounting Software

The CFTC investigation into Polymarket underscores the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure accurate trade reporting and compliance.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 3 min read
Meta IRS Dispute Shows Why Firms Need Crypto Accounting Software

The Meta IRS dispute underscores the importance of accurate crypto accounting software for tax compliance and audit readiness.

ENFORCEMENT
CryptaCount Editorial · · 2 min read
Bipartisan Senators Call for CFTC Investigation into Polymarket Fake Bets

The CFTC investigation into Polymarket underscores the need for robust crypto accounting software to ensure compliance and audit readiness.

MARKET STRUCTURE
CryptaCount Editorial · · 4 min read
Fed Skinny Accounts and Crypto: What Accountants Need to Know

Congressional debate over Fed skinny accounts for crypto firms highlights compliance and accounting implications for accountants.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 5 min read
FASB Crypto Fair Value: What the IASB-FASB Joint Meeting Means for Firms

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.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 13 min read
FASB Crypto Fair Value vs IFRS: What Accountants Need to Know

A practitioner-focused comparison of FASB ASC 350-60 fair value accounting against IFRS crypto asset treatment, showing accounting firms and CFOs exactly how the two frameworks diverge and what that means for financial statement preparation and client advisory work.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 12 min read
FASB Crypto Fair Value: What ASC 350-60 Means for Your Clients

ASC 350-60 ended impairment-only accounting for crypto: accounting firms and CFOs need to understand what FASB fair value measurement means for balance sheets, disclosures, and how it diverges from IFRS.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 12 min read
FASB Crypto Fair Value: What ASU 2023-08 Means for Your Clients

An authoritative explainer for accounting firms and finance teams on how ASU 2023-08 reshapes crypto asset measurement, disclosure, and audit obligations under US GAAP, with a comparative lens on IFRS treatment.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 12 min read
FASB Crypto Fair Value Accounting: What ASU 2023-08 Means for Your Firm

A practical explainer for accounting firms and finance teams on how ASU 2023-08 reshapes crypto asset recognition and measurement under US GAAP, with a clear comparison to IFRS treatment and the reporting obligations that sit alongside both frameworks.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 11 min read
IFRS Crypto Assets: A Valuation Guide for Financial Reporting

A practical explainer for accounting firms, CFOs, and finance teams on how IFRS and US GAAP frameworks treat crypto assets differently for financial reporting, and what that means for audit-readiness and client advisory in 2025.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 12 min read
DAC8 Reporting and Global Crypto Financial Reporting Standards Explained

Explain how accounting firms and finance teams must navigate overlapping global crypto reporting frameworks, from DAC8 reporting and CARF to IFRS crypto assets and ASC 350-60, and what practical steps ensure audit-readiness across jurisdictions.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 12 min read
DAC8 Reporting and Crypto Financial Reporting Standards in the UAE

A practical explainer for UAE-based accounting firms and finance teams on how global crypto financial reporting standards, including IFRS, FASB ASC 350-60, CARF, and DAC8, apply within the UAE's regulatory context and what steps firms must take to stay compliant.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 12 min read
DAC8 Reporting and Crypto Financial Standards: A Guide for Accounting Firms

A practical guide for accounting firms and finance teams on how crypto financial reporting standards, including DAC8, CARF, IFRS and FASB rules, interact across jurisdictions, with particular relevance for Canadian entities operating globally.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 11 min read
Crypto Audit Software: US Accounting and Audit Requirements Explained

A practical guide for US accounting firms and auditors on what crypto audit software must do to satisfy current digital asset accounting and audit standards.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 13 min read
DAC8 Reporting and Crypto Financial Reporting Standards in Luxembourg

A practical explainer for finance teams and accounting firms in Luxembourg on how DAC8 reporting obligations intersect with IFRS, US GAAP, and CARF frameworks, and what that means for audit-ready crypto financial reporting.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 13 min read
FASB Crypto Fair Value: Measurement Levels Every Accountant Must Know

A practical explainer for accounting firms and finance teams on how FASB's fair value hierarchy under ASC 350-60 applies to crypto assets, contrasted with IFRS treatment, and what this means for audit readiness and client advisory.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 13 min read
Crypto Financial Reporting Standards: US GAAP, IFRS, and DAC8 Reporting Explained

A practical guide for accounting firms and finance teams explaining how US GAAP rules under ASC 350-60, IFRS guidance, and global frameworks including CARF and DAC8 reporting interact and create distinct compliance obligations.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 13 min read
Crypto Financial Reporting Standards: FASB, IFRS, CARF and DAC8 Reporting Explained

A practical guide for accounting firms and finance teams on how the major global crypto financial reporting frameworks, including FASB ASC 350-60, IFRS, CARF, and DAC8, interact and what they mean for Australian and internationally active clients.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 11 min read
DAC8 Reporting and Crypto Financial Reporting Standards in Germany

A practical guide for accounting firms and finance teams in Germany navigating the intersection of DAC8 reporting obligations, IFRS crypto asset treatment, and the evolving US GAAP fair value model under ASC 350-60.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 12 min read
DAC8 Reporting and Global Crypto Financial Reporting Standards Explained

A practitioner-focused overview of how accounting firms and finance teams must navigate the converging obligations of DAC8 reporting, CARF, FASB ASC 350-60, and IFRS when preparing crypto financial statements for clients operating across multiple jurisdictions.

ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
CryptaCount Editorial · · 12 min read
DAC8 Reporting and Crypto Financial Reporting Standards: A Guide for Finance Teams

A practical explainer for accountants and finance teams on how DAC8 reporting intersects with IFRS, FASB ASC 350-60, and French PCG rules to create a multi-layered compliance obligation.