Brazilian Gen Z investors are driving demand for stablecoins and tokenized income products, with Mercado Bitcoin distributing $325 million in digital fixed-income on its platform in 2025 so far.
B3 announced plans to roll out a tokenization platform and a stablecoin pegged to the Brazilian real to power tokenized asset transactions. The move aims to speed settlement and broaden digital-asset access for institutional and retail markets in Brazil.
Valour has launched a Solana-linked product on Brazil’s leading exchange, widening regulated access to SOL for local investors. The move responds to rising regional demand for compliant crypto exposure.
Brazil's Federal Police executed more than 24 search and seizure warrants in Operation Kryptolaundry, dismantling a crypto money-laundering network linked to Glaidson Acácio dos Santos, the "Bitcoin Pharaoh". Authorities say the group moved about $500 million in illicit funds since 2021.
Brazil’s biggest private bank is advising a 3% allocation to Bitcoin (BTC) by 2026, saying the asset can improve portfolio diversification and act as a hedge against currency risk despite a volatile year.
Brazil has published a new regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers, setting clear rules on licensing, custody and compliance. Institutions have until February 2026 to meet the requirements and adjust operations.
El Salvador bought nearly 1,100 BTC during the recent market dip, underscoring its continued accumulation strategy. Meanwhile Brazil rolled out stricter crypto tax reporting rules and Argentina published a critical report on Libra, raising regulatory pressure across the region.
KuCoin Pay has integrated Brazil’s Pix instant-payment network, allowing users to convert crypto into BRL and pay merchants via QR codes. The integration targets everyday use in Latin America’s largest crypto market.
A worm propagating through WhatsApp is distributing a banking trojan across Brazil, specifically aiming to harvest crypto wallet credentials and online banking logins. Cybersecurity firms and authorities are warning users to be cautious with messages and links.
Coinbase today rolled out decentralized exchange (DEX) trading for Brazilian users after Brazil’s central bank introduced licensing and cross‑border disclosure rules. The addition supports Coinbase’s push to become an all‑in‑one crypto platform while aligning with new regulatory requirements.