8 stories about Brazil from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Aug 11, 2026.
Brazil's largest bank, Itaú Unibanco, is collaborating with OpenAssets to test tokenized bonds and funds in a pilot program approved by the Brazilian financial watchdog ANBIMA. This move signals a significant step toward mainstream adoption of tokenized financial instruments in Brazil.
Brazil's crypto market, valued at $319 billion, must comply with new licensing rules by October 30. This move aims to bring the country's vast crypto sector under formal supervision, potentially impacting global crypto operations.
Starting January 1, 2027, Brazil will require a 24-hour waiting period for crypto transfers to self-custody wallets to combat fraud. This rule applies to all cryptocurrencies, including stablecoins.
Brazilian dairy farmers are tokenizing cows on the stock exchange to secure loans, offering a solution to the sector's credit crisis. This innovative approach uses blockchain to represent cows as digital assets, making them easier to collateralize.
Brazil’s securities regulator has established a task force to create a tokenization framework within 60 days. The proposal will address key issues like ownership records, private key custody, and transaction reversibility.
Washington views Brazil's promotion of non-dollar payment channels, including Pix and the growth of stablecoins, as a potential threat to dollar-based trade, even as dollar-linked stablecoins account for about 90% of Brazil's crypto transactions.
Latin America's largest stock exchange, B3, now offers options on futures contracts for bitcoin, ether, and solana. These options do not involve direct custody of the underlying tokens, settling instead into futures contracts.
Brazil's central bank has prohibited the use of cryptocurrencies and stablecoins for settling cross-border payments. This move aims to strengthen the Brazilian real and prevent financial instability.