Brazilian bank Itau Unibanco has reportedly launched a cryptocurrency trading service for its clients as part of its investment platform.
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Brazilians may soon need to stump up taxes on crypto held abroad
The new rules would make income from crypto held on exchanges outside Brazil taxable at the same rate as local income.
OKX launches crypto exchange, wallet services in Brazil
The global cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 service provider launched a local exchange and Web3 wallet in Brazil as the country continues its competitive crypto streak.
Brazil’s crypto regulatory environment is driving competitiveness — CEO of Coinext
Bitcoin maximalist José Ribeiro, CEO of crypto exchange Coinext, spoke with Cointelegraph at the Web Summit about Brazil’s cryptocurrency landscape.
Brazil’s USDT adoption soars in 2023, makes up 80% of all crypto transactions
USDT has seen a significant surge in adoption in Brazil, accounting for 80% of all cryptocurrency transactions in the country so far in 2023.
Brazilian securities regulator plans sandbox for tokenization in 2024
Daniel Maeda with Brazil’s CVM said during Rio Innovation Week the regulator plans to explore a regulatory sandbox for use cases of tokenization potentially starting in 2024.
Brazil BTG Pactual bank buys Bitcoin-friendly brokerage Orama for $99M
BTG Pactual is known for launching cryptocurrency trading services for its customers and is also planning to launch its own stablecoin.
Brazil rolls out blockchain-based digital ID
Brazil is launching its new national identity program powered by blockchain technology. Rio de Janeiro, Goiás, and Paraná will be the first states to issue identification documents on-chain.
Brazil’s crypto surge prompts central bank to tighten regulation
According to the central bank’s data, from January to August 2023, imports of crypto rose by 44.2% compared with the same period in 2022.
Brazilian lawmakers seek to add crypto to debtors’ protected assets list
Cryptocurrencies may become a part of the personal savings category, protected from seizures on behalf of creditors.