Latest Brazil News

OranjeBTC plans ETF with 95% Strategy STRC allocation

OranjeBTC plans DIGY11, a Brazil ETF expected in September with STRC and SATA exposure, monthly payouts in reais and currency hedging.

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Brazil’s biggest bank Itaú joins tokenization pilot for bonds and funds

Brazil’s largest bank by market value has joined a pilot involving more than 50 financial organizations to test the issuance, trading, and settlement of tokenized fixed-income securities and investment funds. OpenAssets said in an Aug. 11 announcement that it has…

2 days ago

Brazil sets 24-hour hold on $10,000 crypto transfers

Brazil will require VASPs to hold some crypto transfers to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours from Jan. 1, 2027.

5 days ago

Brazil stablecoins face IMF scrutiny as crypto flows outpace capital

IMF has called for closer oversight of Brazil’s stablecoin market as cross-border crypto flows outpace traditional capital movements. According to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) latest Financial System Stability Assessment, Brazil’s crypto asset market has expanded rapidly since 2017, with…

Jul 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM UTC

Brazil police seize $1B in assets in crypto-linked drug laundering case

Brazil has launched a nationwide operation targeting an alleged transnational drug trafficking and money laundering network that investigators say used crypto brokers, shell companies and luxury assets to conceal up to R$1 billion in illicit proceeds. According to Brazil’s Federal…

Jul 27, 2026 at 9:39 AM UTC

Brazil tokenizes cows as collateral in first B3 credit deal

Brazil registers a R$100,000 loan on B3 using ten tokenized dairy cows as collateral, with Cowmed collars tracking each animal in real time.

Jul 24, 2026 at 11:22 AM UTC

Trump targets Brazil’s Pix as dollar stablecoins gain ground

Trump’s 25% Brazil tariff targets trade practices including Pix while dollar stablecoins now dominate much of the country’s crypto activity.

Jul 19, 2026 at 9:40 AM UTC

Brazil tightens crypto oversight with new capital rules for exchanges

Brazil has approved new prudential rules that will require virtual asset service providers to meet capital, risk management, and disclosure standards from 2027. According to a local media report, Brazil’s Central Bank has approved a new set of prudential requirements…

Jul 3, 2026 at 9:36 AM UTC

Brazil blocks crypto campaign donations before 2026 vote

Brazil’s MPF says parties and candidates cannot accept crypto campaign donations under election rules requiring full donor identity.

Jun 24, 2026 at 5:44 AM UTC

Tether-backed Oobit brings USDT payments to Brazil’s Pix network

Oobit adds USDT payments to Brazil’s Pix, letting users deposit reais, hold dollar stablecoins and spend through Pix keys or QR codes.

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Jun 24, 2026 at 5:31 AM UTC

Crypto exchanges face tough Brazil test as audit mandate arrives

Brazil’s central bank has added mandatory independent audits to the licensing approval process for crypto service providers in the country. According to the published rules cited in the report, crypto firms applying for authorization, or renewing an existing license, must…

Jun 2, 2026 at 7:08 PM UTC

Cardano powers Brazil Olympic tech push with blockchain and AI

Cardano Foundation and Brazil’s Olympic Committee start a three-year blockchain, AI and IoT plan for identity, fans and governance.

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Jun 2, 2026 at 11:40 AM UTC

Brazil blocks crypto use in regulated cross-border payments

Brazil bars crypto settlement inside regulated eFX payment rails as its central bank tightens stablecoin oversight.

May 1, 2026 at 10:03 AM UTC

Stablecoins surpass Bitcoin in purchases across Latin America

Latin American users have increased their reliance on stablecoins, with dollar-pegged tokens now accounting for a larger share of crypto purchases than Bitcoin. According to Bitso’s 2025 crypto adoption report, 40% of purchases on its platform involved U.S. dollar-linked stablecoins…

May 1, 2026 at 7:12 AM UTC

Mercado Libre phases out Mercado Coin as focus shifts to stablecoin

Latin American e-commerce platform Mercado Libre has announced plans to sunset its Mercado Coin after just four years of operation. Mercado Libre has notified its users that they must sell or spend their loyalty coin balances through the Mercado Pago…

Apr 1, 2026 at 6:22 AM UTC

Brazil shelves crypto tax consultation, focus shifts to election

Brazil’s Finance Minister Dario Durigan delays crypto tax consultation, focusing on election year priorities and fiscal strategy.

Mar 22, 2026 at 11:38 AM UTC