Brazil
Brazil’s Central Bank Sets Crypto Rules, Establishes up to $7M Capital Bar for Firms
The rules classify crypto activities as subject to foreign exchange and capital market rules, and require reporting of international transactions.
Banco Inter, Chainlink Power Real-Time CBDC Trade Settlement Between Brazil and Hong Kong
The pilot, part of Brazil's Drex initiative, used Chainlink's infrastructure to connect Brazil's Drex network with Hong Kong's Ensemble platform.
Brazil’s OranjeBTC Joins Wave of Struggling Crypto Treasury Firms Turning to Buybacks
The move is part of a growing trend among DAT companies, including ETHZilla, Metaplanet, Sequans, and Empery Digital.
Brazil’s Mercado Bitcoin Bets on ‘Invisible Blockchain’ Approach to Build Financial Super App
The company plans on using blockchain technology behind the scenes while avoiding crypto-native terminology.
OranjeBTC to Become Brazil’s Largest Publicly-Traded Bitcoin Treasury Firm With B3 Listing
OranjeBTC, which holds 3,650 BTC, also plans to launch a financial education platform focused on bitcoin and crypto, in addition to its public listing.
Brazil’s Largest Private Asset Manager Itaú Launches Crypto-Focused Division
The new unit, led by former Hashdex executive João Marco Braga da Cunha, will operate within Itaú's multidesk investment structure, which oversees $21.6 billion in assets.
Brazil's VERT Capital to Tokenize $1B in Real-World Assets on XDC Network
The deal underscores the growing role of Brazil as a tokenization hub in the region.
XRP Ledger Tapped for Tokenizing $130M Agribusiness Credit as Brazil's RWA Push Accelerates
The CRA, a key instrument used to bundle future cash flows from Brazil’s agricultural sector was recorded on-chain using the XRPL and its Ethereum-compatible EVM sidechain.
Brazil's VERT Debuts Tokenized Credit Platform on XRP Ledger With $130M Issuance
The offering, with Ripple's contribution, aims to streamline Brazil’s structured credit market and attract foreign investors.
Hackers Behind $140M Brazil Banking Heist Turn to Crypto to Launder Their Loot
ZachXBT estimates that between $30 million and $40 million has been swapped to crypto through OTC desks and exchanges.
