Brazilian President Lula Proposes BRICS Develop New Trade Currency

Lula proposed this new BRICS currency in the context of a world that must embrace free trade and multilateralism. The Brazilian leader acknowledged that the proposal presents several challenges but emphasized that it is necessary for the benefit of humanity. Lula: Development of New BRICS Trade Currency Is Extremely Important The emergence of a BRICS … Read more

Adecoagro Partners With Tether to Pioneer Renewable Energy Use for Bitcoin Mining in Brazil

decoagro is partnering with Tether to explore the use of its renewable energy generation for bitcoin mining in Brazil. This initiative will enable Adecoagro to redirect excess energy, currently sold at spot market prices, into a new revenue stream: bitcoin. Tether and Adecoagro Partner to Establish Green Energy Bitcoin Mining Operation in Brazil Tether, one … Read more

$180 Million Hacked From Brazilian Banking System: Attackers Cashed out Using Crypto

According to local media, this may be the largest hack ever perpetrated against the Brazilian banking system. Attackers leveraged USDT and bitcoin to cash out through exchanges and crypto institutions, using instant payment systems such as Pix. Brazilian Banking System Exploited: Attackers Cash out Using Crypto The Brazilian banking system has faced what might be … Read more

Latam Insights: Meliuz Surges as Bitcoin Power, Crypto Adoption Rises Sky High in Bolivia

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Meliuz claims the bitcoin throne in Brazil and the region, Bolivia’s crypto adoption grows to record levels, and Brazil announces a public consultation on accounting rules for digital assets. Meliuz Becomes the … Read more

Brazil to Open Public Consultation to Implement New Accounting Rules for Digital Assets

The Central Bank of Brazil is now focusing on updating and redefining the accounting rules for digital assets held by companies. A new regulatory draft outlines the rules for assets issued by the same company, received, or held in custody, and it will be subject to public consultation. Central Bank of Brazil to Hold Consultation … Read more

Latam Insights: Argentina Achieves Historic Milestone, Brazil Battles Crypto Tax

Welcome to Latam Insights, a compilation of the most relevant crypto news from Latin America over the past week. In this edition, Argentina has achieved its lowest inflation levels in five years, Brazil is contesting Lula’s cryptocurrency tax in Congress, and Argentina has blocked access to HTX. Argentina’s Economic Miracle: Milei Achieves Lowest Inflation in … Read more

Brazilian Government Opens Contract to Monitor Cryptocurrency Transactions

Brazilian authorities are seeking a software solution that allows them to track the locations and movements of various cryptocurrency projects nationwide. The objective of this proposal is to enhance the state’s capabilities in combating cryptocurrency-related crime. Brazilian Authorities Open Contract for Cryptocurrency Tracking Solution Tracking and enhancing control of crypto funds has become a necessity … Read more

Brazil’s Congress up in Arms Against ‘Flawed’ Cryptocurrency Tax Decree

The Provisional Measure issued by the Brazilian government to impose a flat fee on cryptocurrency income is being contested in Congress, as some believe it may exceed the executive’s jurisdiction on tax matters, thereby bypassing the institution’s mandate. Flat Cryptocurrency Tax Decree Contested in Brazilian Congress Cryptocurrency taxation is becoming a hot topic in Brazil, … Read more

Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Anti-Crypto Tax Stance Will Spark an Underground Movement

Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how the Brazilian government’s intentions to tax all crypto holders will likely cause users to go underground. Latam Insights Encore: Brazil’s Tax Greed Will Lead Crypto Underground In the last year, … Read more

Brazilian Authorities Terminate Exemptions, Aims to Tax Crypto Held in Self Custody

Brazilian authorities issued a Provisional Measure that terminates the previous tax regime and introduces a new ruleset to tax all crypto-derived profits. The new rule also states that these measures apply to crypto held in self-custody wallets and digital assets held abroad. Brazilian Government Announces New Crypto Tax Regime, Throws Self-Hosted Assets in the Mix … Read more