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Fireblocks Acquires Tres Finance for $130M to Enhance Compliance Tools
Fireblocks Acquires Tres Finance for $130 Million
- Fireblocks has acquired Tres Finance, an onchain accounting firm, for $130 million in cash and equity.
- Tres Finance will integrate its accounting, auditing, and reporting tools into Fireblocks' platform.
- Fireblocks aims to provide a "full spectrum" solution for security and compliance reporting.
- Integration will offer a unified operating system for digital assets, enhancing treasury management solutions.
US Tax Season and Regulatory Changes
- The acquisition comes as US organizations prepare tax filings by April amid evolving regulatory standards.
- The GENIUS Act and changes to SEC and CFTC regulation have led the IRS to update cryptocurrency guidance.
- Fireblocks plans to enhance its blockchain security tools with audit-ready data for regulatory compliance.
Global Reporting Initiatives
- The OECD has stressed the end of perceived tax anonymity for crypto assets globally.
- The Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) requires service providers in 48 countries to collect user transaction data for tax authorities.