Kenne Michael 
These regulations, set to take effect in 2025, will offer businesses more precise guidance on managing crypto assets.
Under these new regulations, companies holding or investing in cryptocurrencies will have to disclose their holdings at fair market value.
This shift in accounting practices is expected to impact the earnings of companies like MicroStrategy, one of the largest public holders of cryptocurrencies, as it might introduce greater volatility into their financial reports.
The FASB, a prominent U.S. regulatory body responsible for establishing general accounting practices, plans to publish the detailed rules by the end of 2023, with implementation scheduled for 2025.
It’s worth noting that companies have the option to adopt these rules earlier, except for wrapped tokens, which are exempt.
Cody Carbone, vice president of policy for the blockchain trade association Chamber of Digital Commerce, praised the decision as a monumental development.
Previously, businesses were required to retain crypto-related impairment losses on their balance accounts even after the value of the digital assets had recovered.
This new approach, grounded in fair value accounting, acknowledges the market prices of cryptocurrencies, reflects changes in their values, and allows businesses to record financial recoveries resulting from rising crypto prices.
The adoption of these principles marks the introduction of the first dedicated U.S. accounting standard for cryptocurrency, emphasizing a fair-value approach that values digital assets based on their market prices.
Following staff drafting and a final approval vote, the FASB expects this new standard to become effective for fiscal years starting after December 15, 2024.
This action represents a significant stride in providing investors with more transparent financial information regarding crypto holdings and their impact on earnings.
