SEC Regulation Crypto Assets: Reporting & Audit Guide
The SEC's proposed Regulation Crypto Assets lets token projects raise up to $75M — but it triggers new reporting and audit rules. What crypto CFOs should know
Proof of Reserves for Tokenized Stocks: A CPA Attestation Guide
Tokenized stocks are one of the fastest growing tokenization segments, and almost none of the issuers publish a reserve report. We break down native versus wrapped stock tokens, the five ways a 1:1 backed token still ends up under-reserved, and what a credible CPA attestation needs to cover.
Solving Lightning's Timestamp Problem: How OpenTimestamps Can Strengthen Channel Balance Verification
Lightning Network commitment transactions lack independently verifiable timestamps, creating a structural evidence gap for Proof of Reserves engagements. OpenTimestamps, a free, Bitcoin-native protocol, can anchor channel state data to a specific block, giving auditors a hard temporal proof without relying on management-controlled node records. Here's how practitioners can build it into their methodology.
Crypto ETF Reserve Attestations: Beyond the Real-Time Wallet Balance
TNF's CPAs breaks down the asset-side complexities in real-time crypto ETF reserve attestations — staking, lending, redemptions, and network events that a wallet balance check alone won't capture.
Understanding Your 1099-DA
The 1099-DA is the IRS’s new information reporting form for digital asset activity, and starting in tax year 2025 most U.S. crypto exchanges and brokers must report their customers’ crypto trades on it. This FAQ explains what the 1099-DA is, why you received one from your exchange, what data it includes (and what’s still missing), and how it connects to Form 8949, Schedule D, and your overall crypto tax filing.
Crypto Accounting Firm vs. Traditional CPA: What Digital Asset Companies Actually Need
Digital asset companies face accounting challenges traditional CPA firms simply aren’t built to handle. From on-chain data reconciliation to complex regulatory guidance like the GENIUS Act and IRS Revenue Procedure 2024‑28, crypto finance introduces layers of complexity beyond standard debits and credits. A crypto accounting firm specializes in navigating these nuances, offering expertise in blockchain data, proof of reserves, and digital asset tax compliance, while traditional firms often lack the technology and regulatory depth digital asset companies need.
In this guide, we break down the key differences between a crypto accounting firm vs. a traditional CPA, highlight the warning signs you’ve outgrown your generalist firm, and share what to look for when choosing a crypto‑native accounting partner that can scale with your business.