Brazil
Brazil moves to ban algorithmic and other stablecoins like Ethena’s USDe
New legislation requires all stablecoins to be fully backed by reserve assets and introduces penalties for issuing unbacked, algorithmic or other stablecoins.
Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin outlines 6 crypto trends shaping markets in 2026
The stablecoin sector is expected to grow to $500 billion, while altcoin ETFs are projected to reach $10 billion, driven by regulatory clarity and adoption.
Tokenized Brazilian credit card debt offers 13% yield through BlackOpal's GemStone platform
The initiative leverages the Plume Network to tokenize credit card receivables, while giving merchants immediate access to cash.
Former Brazil central bank official unveils real-pegged stablecoin with yield sharing
The stablecoin will be backed by Brazil's National Treasury bonds and offer exposure to the country's interest rate, currently 15%.
Brazil’s Gen Z drives crypto boom as stablecoins, income tokens surge
Digital fixed-income products are experiencing rapid growth, with $325 million distributed on Mercado Bitcoin's platform in 2025.
Brazilian stock exchange B3 to launch its own tokenization platform and stablecoin
The stablecoin will facilitate tokenized asset transactions and is expected to be linked to the Brazilian real.
Brazil to test blockchain in state real estate auction to reduce fraud, disputes
The São Paulo auction will record every document involved in the process on blockchain, making it a public, traceable, tamper-evident record.
Brazil’s Largest Asset Manager Recommends Investors Put Up to 3% of their Money in Bitcoin to Hedge Against FX, Market Shocks
The recommendation is in line with other global asset managers like BlackRock and Bank of America suggesting small portfolio allocations to the largest cryptocurrency.
Brazil Sentences 14 for Using Crypto, Shell Firms in $95M Drug Money Laundering Case
The defendants were found to have used fake companies and cryptocurrency transactions to conceal the origin of the illicit funds.
Priced at Zero: How Brazil’s Méliuz Turned to Bitcoin to Escape a Treasury Trap
The company adopted a bitcoin treasury plan by deploying a strategy inspired by Metaplanet, with 66% shareholder approval, to mitigate negative returns from government bonds.
