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CBDC pilots, exchange growth, regulation, and enterprise adoption in Brazil’s crypto economy.

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Bitcoin mining rig in a wooden crate beside solar panels and shipping containers in a desert site, reflecting Brazil cutting import duties to zero and plans to power miners with stranded solar energy

Brazil cuts Bitcoin miner import tax to zero and companies may plug them into stranded solar next

A narrow ASIC exemption runs to 2028, and a state utility is eyeing mining to monetize curtailment.

XRP outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum following news of Brazilian ETF approval

XRP outperforms Bitcoin and Ethereum following news of Brazilian ETF approval

The US SEC's slow acceptance of XRP ETFs contrasts sharply with Brazil's rapid regulatory progress.

Coinbase secures approval to launch crypto exchange in Argentina

Coinbase secures approval to launch crypto exchange in Argentina

The country is the largest crypto receiver in Latin American, with $91 billion sent to Argentina between 2023 and 2024.

How stablecoins are dollarizing Brazil’s economy

How stablecoins are dollarizing Brazil’s economy

As the Brazilian real depreciates, stablecoins offer a refuge in the form of digital dollars.

Binance becomes first crypto exchange with broker-dealer license in Brazil

Binance becomes first crypto exchange with broker-dealer license in Brazil

Binance's landmark broker-dealer license in Brazil marks significant progress in aligning with local crypto regulations.

Japanese lawmaker urges consideration of Bitcoin reserve in light of US efforts

Japanese lawmaker urges consideration of Bitcoin reserve in light of US efforts

Japanese lawmaker advocates for Bitcoin reserves as Japan grapples with economic positioning on the global stage.

Brazil eyes prohibition on stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets

Brazil eyes prohibition on stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets

A public consultation notice from the Central Bank of Brazil intends to prohibit stablecoin withdrawals to self-custody wallets.

Brazilian lawmaker proposes $18 billion Bitcoin reserve initiative

Brazilian lawmaker proposes $18 billion Bitcoin reserve initiative

The Bitcoin Sovereign Strategic Reserve would allocate up to $18.6 billion from the country's international reserves.

Brazil advances CBDC technology with new cross-chain pilot using Chainlink’s CCIP

Brazil advances CBDC technology with new cross-chain pilot using Chainlink’s CCIP

The CBDC pilot aims to automate cross-border commodity settlements through Chainlink's CCIP.

HKMA partners up with Brazilian central bank to test cross-border tokenization

Technology 1 year ago

Stablecoin usage surges in Latin America amid continued struggle with high inflation

Adoption 1 year ago

Ripple partners with Mercado Bitcoin to boost cross-border payments in Brazil

Technology 1 year ago

Circle integrates USDC in Brazil and Mexico via national payment systems

Stablecoins 1 year ago