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The Key Considerations for Auditing Digital Assets and Cryptocurrencies
U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board On December 13, 2023, the U.S. Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-08—Intangibles—Goodwill And Other—Crypto Assets (Subtopic 350-60): Accounting For And Disclosure Of Crypto Assets.[1] This ASU provides detailed guidance on the accounting for and disclosure of digital assets and offers a framework for companies to classify and measure their holdings of digital assets.
The new US administration’s approach to digital assets
The US has long been a holdout among developed nations in establishing clear regulatory expectations for digital asset-related activities. Following last year’s presidential election in the US, however, the new administration has made it clear that federal policy for digital asset development is changing, and that providing regulatory and legislative clarity for digital asset activities is now a priority. First movesThe US has long been a holdout among developed nations
Fight Climate Change Digitally – Carbon Credits on Blockchain as RWA
Carbon credits backed by Real World Assets (RWA) and recorded on blockchain are revolutionizing climate action — making it easier to track, trade, and verify environmental impact. From reforestation to clean energy projects, tokenized carbon offsets are bringing transparency and liquidity to sustainability efforts.
Amended ADGM rules on digital assets to cut approval time and attract institutional players
The amendments streamline the process through which virtual assets (VAs) are accepted for use in the financial hub, ADGM's regulator, the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA), said. They also impose appropriate capital requirements and fees for authorised persons conducting regulated VA activities. The changes will lead to faster token approvals, since the process of adding new VAs to the ADGM’s “Accepted Virtual Assets” list has been streamlined
The Reserve Bank of India has maintained its stance on digital assets
The Reserve Bank of India has said its stance on digital assets remains the same, despite the recent Supreme Court directive. According to the RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra, there is no new development even despite the court’s pronouncement. The RBI governor touched on this subject and many others at a post-policy press briefing. He added that the Indian premier institution has always maintained its stance concerning the assets, which has remained consistent over the years.
Secure Elections Start with Digital Assets and RWA & Blockchain Trust Through Transparent Voting
Trust Through Transparent Voting Digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA), powered by blockchain, are transforming how elections are conducted — making them more secure, transparent, and tamper-proof. From voter registration to vote counting, decentralized systems offer a new level of integrity in democratic processes — especially in regions where election fraud is common.
How AI Agents Will Change The Digital Assets Industry Forever
Innovation How AI Agents Will Change The Digital Assets Industry Forever Forbes Technology Council ByJason Kim, Forbes Councils Member. for Forbes Technology CouncilCOUNCIL POST | Membership (fee-based) Jun 11, 2025, 07:00am EDT Share Save Jason Kim is the co-founder and CEO of Big Whale Labs—a company at the intersection of cryptography and AI. getty Digital assets have always been about control. Own your keys, own your assets, own your future.
The Bahamas Takes Full Control of FTX Digital Assets
According to the Securities Commission of The Bahamas (SCB), it instructed Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of the bankrupt exchange, to move crypto assets to the regulator's wallet in order to protect creditors. The regulator asserted its action was under the approval of the Supreme Court of The Bahamas five days after seizing control. "The Securities Commission of The Bahamas ('the Commission')
Building Virtual Worlds – The Role of Digital Assets and RWA in the Metaverse
Owning the Digital Economy The metaverse is becoming more than just a buzzword — it's a growing economy where digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA) play a crucial role in ownership, commerce, and creativity. From virtual land to digital fashion, RWAs are anchoring value in immersive digital environments — ensuring real economic opportunity.
How to prepare for your digital legacy after death
From family photos in the cloud to email archives and social media accounts, the digital lives of Americans are extensive and growing. According to recent studies by the password management companies NordPass and Dashlane, the average internet user maintains more than 150 online accounts. Individuals produce hundreds of gigabytes of data each year. But few people have plans for what happens to that digital legacy after they die.
GENIUS Act vs Digital Asset Basic Act:
South Korea’s newly appointed President, Lee Jae-myung, has announced that the country plans to fast-track his pledge to allow companies to issue stablecoins. The move comes as the U.S. prepares for a key vote on stablecoin legislation this week, signaling a global shift as governments begin to craft policies that balance innovation with regulatory oversight. While the U.S. and South Korean bills aim to legitimize stablecoins
Content Creators Win with Digital Asset-Based Social Platforms and RWA
New Ways to Earn Online Content creators are earning more than ever before — thanks to digital asset-based social platforms and Real World Assets (RWA). From YouTube-style video sharing to decentralized microblogging, creators are rewarded directly for their contributions — no ads, no algorithms, just fair compensation.
Gains $5 Billion Line of Credit to Accumulate Digital Assets
The company, which was formerly known as Janover and says it is the first U.S. public company with a treasury strategy built to accumulate and compound Solana (SOL) digital assets, entered into a share purchase agreement (ELOC) with RK Capital Management, according to a Thursday (June 12) press release. Via the agreement, DeFi Development will have the right, but not an obligation, to issue and sell as much as $5 billion in shares of its common stock to RK Capital, DeFi Development said
Shift to digital asset technology won’t be ‘slow’ — Franklin Templeton CEO
In an opinion piece published in Fortune, Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson wrote that the “advantages of blockchain are so compelling that we don’t foresee the shift to digital asset technology being slow or incremental,” echoing the growing positive sentiment some traditional finance institutions have toward crypto. “Indeed, we expect our industry will evolve more in the next five years than in the last 50,” Johnson said.
Peer-to-Peer Energy Trading – Powered by Digital Assets and RWA
Energy Democratized Digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA) are enabling peer-to-peer (P2P) energy trading — allowing individuals to buy and sell electricity directly. From rooftop solar panels to wind farms, blockchain is making it easier for consumers to generate, trade, and profit from renewable energy — without relying on utility monopolies.
Pakistan central bank clarifies stance on digital assets
The State Bank of Pakistan has clarified its stance on digital assets, saying that it has never declared ownership and trading of the assets illegal. In a press release issued by the central bank, it stated that its earlier warnings about the assets were mainly a precautionary measure. Over the last few years, the State Bank of Pakistan has issued an advisory, directing banks, micro-finance institutions, development finance institutions (DFIs), electronic money institutions
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Legal Systems Rethinking Contracts in the Age of Digital Assets and RWA
Contracts That Execute Themselves Legal systems worldwide are adopting smart contracts — powered by digital assets and Real World Assets (RWA) — to make agreements more efficient, enforceable, and transparent. Gone are the days of paper-based, slow-moving legal processes. Now, code-based contracts are reshaping how we sign, verify, and enforce agreements — from real estate to employment to intellectual property.
Eugene Ng\'s Investment Philosophy for Digital Assets
In the volatile world of cryptocurrency and digital assets, seasoned investors develop frameworks to navigate uncertainty while capitalizing on opportunity. Eugene Ng, with nearly 15 years of experience spanning traditional financial institutions and pioneering crypto ventures, has crafted a distinctive investment approach that bridges these worlds. As co-founder of DWF Labs, a leading high-frequency trading and market-making firm in digital assets
Bakkt Announces Updated Investment Policy to Include Bitcoin and Other Digital Assets
ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bakkt Holdings, Inc. (“Bakkt” or the “Company”) (NYSE: BKKT) today announced that its Board of Directors has formally approved an updated corporate investment policy, enabling the Company to allocate capital into Bitcoin and other digital assets as part of its broader treasury and corporate strategy. The Company’s updated investment policy is built on three strategic pillars designed to enhance long-term stockholder value
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