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Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, said the objective of Drex, the country’s CBDC, is to increase transparency of flows and facilitate financial transactions. Haddad denied that the government would seek to exert control or monitor payments using the tool. Brazil’s CBDC Does Not Seek Control, Finance Minister States Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, shared his … Read more
Russia and Brazil are aligning strategies across BRICS, the UN, and G20 to expand emerging economies’ influence, reshape global governance, and deepen their strategic partnership worldwide. Russia and Brazil Build Coordinated Front to Reshape UN, BRICS, and G20 Flow BRICS, the United Nations (UN), and the Group of 20 (G20) were central to discussions between … Read more
OranjeBTC, a bitcoin‑treasury company based in Brazil, revealed it acquired 3,650 BTC and plans to go public via a reverse IPO in October. With the acquisition, OranjeBTC surpasses Meliuz as the largest bitcoin‑treasury company in the country and region. OranjeBTC Surges as the Largest Bitcoin Treasury Company in Brazil and Latin America More companies are … Read more
Sherlock Communications, a Latam‑focused firm, said Argentina has consolidated itself as a leader in crypto regulation and adoption in the region over Brazil. While Brazil has a larger crypto market, the firm says Argentina is one of the Latam’s most active crypto‑receiving nations. Sherlock Communications’ Latam Report Highlights Crypto Adoption Advancements in Argentina Latin America … Read more
Meliuz recently unveiled a new strategy that will allow it to increase the yield gained on the bitcoin held as part of its treasury. The Brazilian company will now leverage options with pre-defined strike prices to keep acquiring bitcoin and profiting from market volatility. Meliuz to Leverage Cash-Backed Bitcoin Options to Expand Its Treasury Meliuz, … Read more
Authorities at the Central Bank of Brazil stated that it aims to start enacting VASP regulation in 2026, following the definition of the rules those regulations will follow. The bank stressed that the rules will allow for freedom but should not be “too bold.” Central Bank of Brazil Aims to Finalize VASP Regulation by 2026 … Read more
Fernando Haddad, Brazil’s finance minister, recently criticized the so‑called “weaponization” of the U.S. dollar, warning of its pernicious effects on the currency’s reserve status. Haddad also said Brazil would challenge the 50% tariff regime in court. Brazil Criticizes Dollar Weaponization Trend, Vows to Fight Tariffs in Court The government of Brazil has criticized the Trump … Read more
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. In this edition, we examine the failed stance of the Central Bank of Brazil on bitcoin and how it might prevent Brazil from pioneering a BTC reserve in Latam. Latam Insights Encore: Central Bank … Read more
During the first congressional public hearing on a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve proposal in Brazil, Luís Guilherme Siciliano, head of the International Reserves Department at the central bank, said that adopting the bill would increase risks to the nation’s reserve portfolio. Central Bank of Brazil Argues Holding Bitcoin Would Increase Foreign Reserve Risks The Central Bank … Read more
The cryptocurrency industry is mobilizing in Brazil to shut down the Provisional Measure that expands the crypto income tax for all users. Analysts agree that if enacted, this measure would hinder adoption and divert crypto activity to decentralized platforms. Brazil Faces Crypto’s Breaking Point With Generalization of Crypto Income Tax The cryptocurrency industry in Brazil … Read more
