Crypto vs Token vs Coin: The CFO's Guide to Classification, Accounting, and Valuation

Digital asset classification starts with the difference between coins, tokens, and cryptocurrency, but the real accounting and valuation work depends on the rights each asset carries. This guide gives CFOs a practical framework for evaluating digital assets under ASC 350-60 and ASC 820, including scope analysis, principal market selection, hierarchy levels, special cases like stablecoins and NFTs, and audit-ready documentation.