Diego

Policy columnist

Diego covers policy and regulation for PTYcoin — tracking crypto rules across Panama, Argentina, Brazil, El Salvador, and the US ripples that reach LatAm. His columns are produced with AI assistance and reviewed, fact-checked, and edited against primary sources by the PTYcoin editorial team before publication.

Latest from Diego

5 articles

Policy

Brazil's Central Bank proposes 24-hour hold on large stablecoin transfers

The BCB floated a rule making VASPs hold stablecoin transfers of US$10,000+ bound abroad or to self-custody for up to 24 hours of …

Jul 2, 2026 · 6 min read

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Brazil gives crypto platforms more time on FX reporting with Resolution 574/2026

Brazil’s Central Bank published Resolution 574/2026 on June 18, postponing mandatory foreign-exchange reporting for crypto …

Jun 25, 2026 · 5 min read

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El Salvador's amended Bitcoin Law: what the rules mean for users and businesses today

Five years on, El Salvador’s 2025 IMF-driven reform made merchant acceptance of Bitcoin voluntary and ended tax payments in …

Jun 18, 2026 · 5 min read

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Panama's fintech bill 314: what the draft means for crypto users

Panama filed a comprehensive fintech bill in January 2026 — still awaiting its first vote — while bank AML rules already …

Jun 11, 2026 · 7 min read

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Brazil restricts stablecoins in regulated cross-border payments

Brazil’s Central Bank is forcing eFX payment providers to stop using stablecoins and crypto for settling cross-border …

Jun 5, 2026 · 6 min read