Brazil
Brazil's government and central bank have unveiled proposals to curb illicit use of Bitcoin and stablecoins by tightening KYC, reporting and oversight requirements. The measures aim to disrupt criminal activity but could raise compliance costs for exchanges, P2P platforms and stablecoin issuers.
On Nov. 12, 2025 Brazil proposed a law allowing authorities to sell bitcoin (quoted at $101,516.94) and other cryptocurrencies seized during criminal investigations. The move is presented as part of a wider crackdown on organized crime networks.
Brazil has proposed a law to allow authorities to sell bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies seized in criminal investigations, aiming to cut off organized crime funding. The plan raises legal and market questions about custody, auction procedures and potential pressure on BTC prices.
The Central Bank of Brazil has stopped using the platform from the first two phases of the drex pilot and signaled a shift: drex will pivot toward enabling assets to be used as collateral, delaying earlier CBDC rollout plans.
Brazil's Finance Minister announced plans to tighten cryptocurrency rules and update the CVM to curb the use of crypto in organized crime. The move signals stronger AML/KYC enforcement and increased scrutiny of exchanges, DeFi and P2P activity.
Brazil’s central bank issued new rules on Nov 10, 2025, extending anti-money‑laundering and counter‑terrorism financing standards to virtual‑asset service providers. The move raises compliance costs and could reshape local exchange activity and DeFi access.
Mercado Bitcoin is evolving from a traditional cryptocurrency exchange into a comprehensive financial hub by leveraging an invisible blockchain strategy. This approach uses blockchain technology behind the scenes, focusing on tokenized credit and real-world assets to serve underserved markets in Brazil and beyond.
OranjeBTC is set to debut on Brazil's B3 exchange in October 2025 with over 3,650 BTC, becoming the country's largest publicly-traded Bitcoin treasury firm. Backed by notable investors, the company plans to expand its Bitcoin reserves and launch a crypto education platform.