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Brazil will push crypto initiatives, including a blockchain payment system, to expedite international trading as part of its presidency at BRICS this year. Local media stated this would be a priority for the South American giant’s plans for the organization. Brazil to Push Hard for Crypto Implementation in BRICS Trade The agenda of Brazil as … Read more
Stark Bank, a startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has positioned itself as the go-to firm for serving cryptocurrency businesses in Brazil, filling the gap left by traditional institutions. The firm has built part of its business around this service offering, betting on the industry’s future as Brazilians become more comfortable with crypto. Bezos-Backed … Read more
Meliuz founder and chairman Israel Salmen indicated that the company would use 10% of its cash flow to bitcoin in a bid to improve its profitability in the face of the Brazilian real’s loss of value and high inflation rates. Meliuz Rises as the First Company Implementing Strategy’s Bitcoin Playbook in Brazil Companies in emerging … Read more
Ronaldinho states that STAR10, a token named after his jersey number in soccer, is his new and official token, set to be launched on the BNB Chain. He has been involved in several crypto endeavors before and has even been questioned about his role in an alleged pyramid scheme that used his image for promotion. … Read more
BRICS will prioritize secure, transparent payment systems this year under Brazil’s leadership, advancing financial sovereignty and reducing reliance on Western financial networks. BRICS Payment Systems Just Got Serious—Brazil’s 2025 Agenda Revealed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced on Feb. 26 that Brazil will focus on developing secure payment systems during its BRICS presidency … Read more
In a report detailing the outcome of the first phase of drex, the national CBDC pilot, the Central Bank of Brazil acknowledged that none of the anonymity and privacy solutions tested met the project’s needs. Central Bank of Brazil Still in Search of Privacy Solution for CBDC The pilot of the Brazilian central bank digital … Read more
According to David Eastman, Yougov’s managing director for Latin America, this shows the advance of crypto in Brazil and should serve as a wake-up call for banks. Yougov Poll Shows Some Users Would Substitute Banks With Crypto A recent survey conducted by Yougov, an international online research data firm, has given insights into the advancement … Read more
BRICS nations are accelerating efforts to create independent payment systems, aiming to bypass Western financial dominance. BRICS Advances Alternative Payment Systems to Reduce Western Dependence BRICS nations are actively discussing the development of alternative payment platforms to reduce their dependence on American financial systems, Tass reported on Feb. 19, citing Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. … Read more
The CVM, Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission, has approved the Hashdex Nasdaq XRP Index Fund for trading. The ETF, which is now in its pre-operational phase, highlights the openness of the Brazilian market to these options. Brazil Approves World’s First XRP ETF The Brazilian cryptocurrency market has scored yet another milestone, offering investors the world’s … Read more
Brazil has reportedly decided against pursuing a common currency for the BRICS nations during its presidency this year. Instead, the focus will be on facilitating trade in local currencies, a move that’s been met with warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump about challenging the U.S. dollar’s dominance. The BRICS bloc has been exploring alternatives to … Read more
