Brazil

Highlights: Brazil passed a new anti-crime law that expands crypto seizure and freezing powers. Judges can block transfers, limit exchange access, and manage seized digital assets faster. The law increases prison terms and strengthens action against violent criminal gangs. Brazil […]

Highlights: Ripple has expanded its services in Brazil as it pushes to empower financial firms with all they need to compete in the modern financial system. The payment company said it now supports diverse financial services, including asset storage, trading […]

Highlights: Brazil has revived a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill with plans to acquire 1 million BTC. The bill includes provisions for using Bitcoin as a tax payment and incentivizing mining companies. The bill could protect Brazil’s economy against inflation by […]

Highlights: Itaú suggests keeping 1%–3% of portfolios in Bitcoin for better diversification. The bank said Bitcoin can help shield investments from currency drops and market swings. Itaú advises using Bitcoin alongside traditional assets, not as a replacement. Brazil’s largest private […]

Highlights: Hackers use WhatsApp messages carrying a worm and banking trojan targeting crypto. The malware takes over accounts, collects contacts, and steals sensitive financial information. Experts advise checking links, updating devices, and using an antivirus to prevent infections. Crypto users […]

Highlights: Coinbase expands onchain trading in Brazil as new rules reshape access and raise oversight for digital asset activity. DeFi Mullet brings wider token access and offers a smooth path into decentralized trading for Brazil-based users. Coinbase has reported strong […]

Highlights: Brazil’s central bank classifies stablecoin transactions as formal foreign-exchange operations. New regulations require crypto platforms to follow AML and consumer protection standards. The central bank caps transfers with unlicensed foreign parties at $100,000 per transaction. The Banco Central do […]

Highlights: Between October 7 and October 12, OranjeBTC acquired 16 BTC, valued at approximately $1.94 trillion. The Brazilian company now holds 3,691 BTC worth $389.07 million at an average selling price of $105,412 per token. Within the same period, OranjeBTC […]

Highlights: OranjeBTC Buys 3,650 BTC for $385 million ahead of a B3 stock exchange listing in October. The company is now the largest Brazil-based corporate Bitcoin holder and the sixth most valuable private Bitcoin firm. Instead of the conventional IPO […]

Highlights: VERT launches tokenized credit platform on XRP Ledger and EVM Sidechain. The first issuance involves $130M in agribusiness receivables. The platform targets $500M in future structured credit deals. Brazilian fund manager VERT has introduced a blockchain platform that targets […]

Highlights: Tether helps Brazil freeze R$32M in USDT in Operation Magna Fraus in Brazil. Brazilian authorities discovered a personal key involved in the crypto laundering operation. Over 5,000 crypto wallets have been blocked by Tether, aiding global crime investigations. Brazilian […]

Highlights: Méliuz has upgraded to a Bitcoin treasury firm following shareholders’ approval. The company also invested $28.4 million in Bitcoin, increasing its holdings to 320.2 BTC. Méliuz started investing in Bitcoin in March after its Board of Directors approved a […]