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Michael Saylor: The upgrade of US accounting standards will promote global companies to adopt BTC as a reserve asset

According to Jinse Finance, MicroStrategy founder Michael Saylor stated on X platform that the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) will officially adopt Bitcoin fair value accounting starting in the fiscal year after December 15, 2024. The upgrade of accounting standards will promote global enterprises to adopt Bitcoin as a reserve asset.

FASB Updates Standards to Allow Recognition of Fair Value Changes in Crypto Holdings

The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has updated its standards to allow companies to recognize changes in the "fair value" of their cryptocurrency holdings. This will benefit companies like MicroStrategy who have crypto on their balance sheets. Previously, companies had to report a loss if the value of their crypto holdings decreased, even if they hadn't sold the assets. The new rules will require companies to report the fair value, cost-basis, and types of assets they hold. The FASB received feedback from stakeholders indicating that the existing guidance did not provide useful information for investors or other parties. The new rules will take effect after Dec. 15, 2024.