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Brazil Prepares to Tax Cryptocurrency Flows
6.2.2026
The Ministry of Finance will put a decree that equates cryptocurrency transactions to foreign currency exchanges to public consultation, a move that would allow the government to tax these flows. The subject is expected to spark a fierce discussion in Congress and even legal actions. Brazil Aims...
Brazil Streamlines Rules for Banking Institutions Entering The Crypto Market
23.1.2026
The Central Bank of Brazil issued new rules for banking institutions and brokers operating with crypto assets in the country. IN 701/2026 establishes that these will have to be certified by an independent company to comply with established requirements, including asset segregation. Central Bank...
Brazil’s Largest Bank Updates Bitcoin Portfolio Recommendations
14.12.2025
Itau, Brazil’s largest bank, now recommends allocating up to 3% of investment portfolios to bitcoin, despite the cryptocurrency’s underwhelming performance in 2025. The bank’s recent report emphasizes bitcoin’s potential as a portfolio diversifier and hedge against fluctuations in Brazilian reais....
Operation Kryptolaundry Dismantles $500 Million Crypto Money Laundering Group in Brazil
14.12.2025
Conducted by Brazil’s Federal Police, the operation executed over 24 search and seizure warrants targeting a cryptocurrency money laundering organization that had been operating since 2021. The group was linked to Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, known as the “ Bitcoin Pharaoh.” Brazilian Police Disarms...
Paradigm Leads $13.5M Round Backing Crown’s Real-Pegged BRLV Stablecoin
8.12.2025
Crown has raised $13.5 million in a Series A round led by Paradigm as the São Paulo fintech expands its institutional stablecoin infrastructure and the circulation of its Brazilian real–pegged token, BRLV. Crown Expands Institutional Stablecoin Push With Paradigm-Led $13.5M Funding In a note shared...
Brazilian Tax Agency Tightens Crypto-Reporting Rules, Targeting Foreign Exchanges and DeFi
21.11.2025
The Brazilian Federal Revenue Service has revised the rules for tax declarations on crypto assets. The new rules require foreign exchanges to report transactions to the agency and mandate that DeFi operations be disclosed. New Brazilian Tax Rules Target Foreign Exchanges, DeFi Activities The Facts...
Brazil Issues New Crypto Regulations, Tightens Controls on Stablecoins Transactions and VASPs
11.11.2025
The Central Bank of Brazil has finalized rules governing virtual asset service providers (VASPs) and stablecoin transactions, focusing on financial stability and reducing their use for illicit purposes, according to regulatory director Gilneu Vivan. Central Bank Issues Key Regulation for VASPs...
Brazil to Tighten Crypto Rules, Attacking the ‘Financial Arm’ of Organized Crime
7.11.2025
Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s Minister of Finance, said it is preparing a regulatory overhaul to attack the use of cryptocurrency to finance organized crime. This overhaul includes tougher rules on crypto usage and the revamp of the CVM, the Brazilian equivalent of the SEC. Brazil Aims To Tighten...
$3B in Revenue Lost as Brazil Defeats Lula-Sponsored Crypto Tax Measure
10.10.2025
The Provisional Measure that terminated tax exemptions for small crypto holders was defeated in Congress, being withdrawn from the discussion agenda with 251 votes. President Lula labeled this development as an “imposed defeat to the Brazilian people,” while local crypto groups applauded...
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Embraces Crypto Even When Its Government Doesn’t
7.10.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition: we examine the astounding growth of crypto in Brazil and how adoption is outpacing the government. Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Crypto Adoption...
Report: Argentina Surges Past Brazil as Crypto Adoption Haven in Latin America
19.9.2025
Sherlock Communications, a Latam‑focused firm, said Argentina has consolidated itself as a leader in crypto regulation and adoption in the region over Brazil. While Brazil has a larger crypto market, the firm says Argentina is one of the Latam’s most active crypto‑receiving nations. Sherlock...
Latam Insights: Brazil Discusses Strategic Reserve; El Salvador Passes Bitcoin-Friendly Banking Law
11.8.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the Brazilian Congress prepares to discuss a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve bill, El Salvador passes a bitcoin-friendly investment bank law, and the Brazilian CBDC...
Latam Insights: El Salvador’s Bitcoin ‘Shuffling,’ Brazil Gets 50% Tariffs
3.8.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the IMF reiterates that El Salvador is just moving bitcoin from one place to another, Trump gives Brazil a 50% tariff gift, and U.S lawmakers travel...
Latam Insights Encore: Brazil Must Reject Blanket Taxation for the Crypto Industry to Survive
29.7.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the Brazilian Congress must fight to block Lula’s blanket crypto taxation for the decentralized part of the crypto ecosystem to continue...
Latam Insights: Brazil to Debate Controversial Crypto Tax; Libra Probe Sparks New Revelations
28.7.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Brazil is set to debate Lula’s controversial crypto tax, the probe into Libra’s launch offers new revelations, and Nubank has launched a...
Brazilian Congress to Debate Lula-Imposed Crypto Tax Scheme
24.7.2025
The Brazilian Congress is set to debate the legality of a new cryptocurrency taxation scheme imposed by President Lula, which eliminated the income tax exemption for minor trading operations and targeted decentralized finance activities through a Provisional Measure that took effect in June....
Latam Insights: IMF Denies El Salvador’s Bitcoin Purchase Claims; US-Brazil Conflict Set to Escalate
20.7.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, the IMF states that El Salvador’s bitcoin purchases are merely consolidation operations, Brazil and the U.S. are on the verge of escalating a trade...
Latam Insights: Meliuz Surges as Bitcoin Power, Crypto Adoption Rises Sky High in Bolivia
29.6.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Meliuz claims the bitcoin throne in Brazil and the region, Bolivia’s crypto adoption grows to record levels, and Brazil announces a public consultation...
Brazil to Open Public Consultation to Implement New Accounting Rules for Digital Assets
26.6.2025
The Central Bank of Brazil is now focusing on updating and redefining the accounting rules for digital assets held by companies. A new regulatory draft outlines the rules for assets issued by the same company, received, or held in custody, and it will be subject to public consultation. Central Bank...
Brazilian Government Opens Contract to Monitor Cryptocurrency Transactions
20.6.2025
Brazilian authorities are seeking a software solution that allows them to track the locations and movements of various cryptocurrency projects nationwide. The objective of this proposal is to enhance the state’s capabilities in combating cryptocurrency-related crime. Brazilian Authorities Open...