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U.S. SEC Messed Up in Handling Contentious Crypto Accounting Bulletin: GAO
31.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was out of bounds when it issued its controversial "Staff Accounting Bulletin 121," according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO). The 2022 guidance, which the industry says threatens crypto investors' ability to find safe harbors...
Israeli Crypto-Based Aid Organization Says Nearly $200,000 Raised for October 7 Terror Victims
25.10.2023
Nearly $200,000 has been raised by a non-profit organization launched by members of Israel’s Web3 community. More than 30 Web3 companies have since joined the campaign while the accounting firm KPMG is said to be assisting with fundraising and distribution. Web3 Companies Join Campaign Crypto...
Mark to market accounting meets crypto: New FASB changes
11.10.2023
The volatility of Bitcoin and other cryptos is really more a function of who is buying and selling these assets
Lido, Coinbase, and Rocket Pool Corner 89% of Ethereum’s Booming $20 Billion Liquid Staking Market
3.10.2023
Since 2020, applications for liquid staking on the Ethereum blockchain have seen steady growth, and as of the first week of October 2023, a total of 23 liquid staking derivatives (LSD) platforms hold 12.4 million ether, valued at over $20 billion. Currently, the top three LSD protocols hold sway...
SEC Charges FTX Auditor for Helping Clients Violate Securities Laws
2.10.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced charges against an accounting firm that worked for failed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The company, Prager Metis, has been accused of facilitating clients in breaking federal securities laws and also auditor independence violations....
Liquid Staking Platforms Zoom Past 12 Million ETH With an Addition of 370,000 Ether in 5 Days
25.9.2023
In just five days, liquid staking platforms saw a surge of 370,000 ether in their ethereum holdings, breaching the 12 million ETH mark—rising from 11.94 million to a notable 12.31 million. Interestingly, Binance’s liquid staking token, WBETH, was the powerhouse behind this growth...
Study: Sub-Saharan Africa’s Bitcoin Transaction Volume Number One Globally, Data Indicates Shift Towards Stablecoins
23.9.2023
Despite accounting for just 2.3% of global transaction volume, the latest data shows that crypto has penetrated key markets in Sub-Saharan Africa and “become an important part of many residents’ day-to-day lives.” With a regional volume of 9.3%, Sub-Saharan Africa’s...
Bitwave acquires crypto accounting platform Gilded
14.9.2023
Bitwave announced the acquisition of Gilded to enhance accounting and enterprise solutions amid improving accounting and tax clarity in the United States
FASB's Crypto Accounting Shakeup Could Lure More Corporate Investment, Michael Saylor and Others Argue
7.9.2023
The U.S. accounting standards board yesterday unanimously voted in favor of "fair value" accounting for crypto assets held on corporate balance sheets
FASB Approves New Accounting Standards for Crypto Holdings
7.9.2023
The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) in the United States has given unanimous approval to new accounting standards for disclosure of cryptocurrency holdings.
The FASB, a non-governmental entity overseen by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), introduced these rules...
FASB rules ‘eliminate the poor optics’ that shied firms from crypto: Analyst
7.9.2023
“The change should help MicroStrategy and other companies that hold digital assets to eliminate the poor optics that have been created by impairment losses,” said analysts from Berenberg Capital
Change to US accounting rules will be a boon to companies holding crypto in 2025
6.9.2023
The FASB has recommended that crypto be recorded at fair market value on corporate balance sheets, removing possibly significant impairments but adding to volatility
FASB Says Crypto Assets Should Be Marked at Current Values
6.9.2023
The first U.S. accounting rule specifically for cryptocurrency will say that companies must use a fair-value approach that would demand certain digital assets be measured at what they would trade for in the markets, according to the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
Glassnode and Ark Invest Introduce ‘Cointime Economics’ — A New Model to Measure Bitcoin’s Value
27.8.2023
Researchers from Glassnode and Ark Invest have collaborated to develop a new economic model for analyzing Bitcoin’s onchain metrics called “Cointime Economics.” The framework offers an alternative way to measure the economic activity and value of bitcoin based...
Top 10 Stablecoins Witness Massive Supply Reductions, Yet Dominate 61% of Global Trade Volume
18.8.2023
For the first time in months, the entire list of top ten stablecoin assets has experienced supply shrinkage in the last 30 days. The stablecoin market now stands at $124 billion, following notable reductions across several projects. Yet, stablecoins still dominate in terms of global trade volume...
NFT Sales Jump 6.59%: A Week of Growth, Dominance of Ethereum, and Record-Breaking Collections
12.8.2023
In the past seven days, the non-fungible token (NFT) market has seen a slight rise, recording sales of $106.87 million — an increase of 6.59% from the previous week. Ethereum-based NFTs made a significant contribution, accounting for 56.35% of the total weekly sales, or roughly $60.23...
KPMG Study Highlights Bitcoin Mining’s Potential to Shrink Carbon Footprints
3.8.2023
In a fresh analysis focusing on Bitcoin and its alignment with environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, the ‘Big Four’ accounting titan KPMG delves into the digital currency’s promising contributions to this movement. The professional services entity highlights...
Tether Attestation Reveals Reserve Increase of $850 Million in Q2, Excess Reserves Reach $3.3 Billion
1.8.2023
Tether, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has published an attestation revealing the company’s financials during Q2 2023. The document, prepared by BDO, a network of accounting and consulting services, found Tether has increased its reserves by $850 million during this period, with...
South Korea Wants Companies to Disclose Crypto Holdings
12.7.2023
Companies that issue or own crypto will have to make disclosures in their financial statements from next year onwards, say draft rules
NFT Sales Witness 23% Decline This Week, Ethereum Dominates With $130 Million in Sales
8.7.2023
During the first week of H2 2023, non-fungible token (NFT) sales witnessed a 23.39% decline compared to the previous week, marking a two-week downward trend. A total of $195.95 million worth of NFT sales occurred, with Ethereum-based NFTs accounting for $130.77 million. NFT Sales Take a Hit:...