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Brazil bought $14.68B of crypto in H1 2026
Brazil’s Central Bank says residents bought $14.68 billion of crypto in H1 2026, up 135% from $6.24 billion. Stablecoins …
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BCB fines Banco Genial R$21.6M over crypto FX, bars CEO
Brazil’s central bank fined Banco Genial R$21.56 million and barred CEO André Schwartz for four years over FX trades tied to …
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Resolução BCB 584: 24-hour hold starts Jan 2027
On 7 August 2026 the BCB published Resolução nº 584, amending Res. 142/2021. From 1 January 2027, VASPs must hold transfers above …
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Resolução BCB 520: Brazil's Oct 30 SPSAV deadline
Under Resolução BCB nº 520 (in force since 2 Feb 2026), incumbents have until 30 Oct 2026 to file SPSAV authorization. Miss it and …
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Brazil BCB Resolution 580: VASPs as Type 3
Resolução BCB nº 580 (1 July 2026) puts virtual-asset service providers in Type 3 prudential supervision, bars the simplified S5 …
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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 …
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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 …