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Brazil Bill Threatens to Ban Crypto in Online Betting
A fast-tracked Brazilian bill, PL 3545/2026, aims to ban cryptocurrencies, cash, and credit cards from the country's massive online betting market.
Tether Leads R$100M Funding Round in Mercado Bitcoin Parent
Stablecoin giant Tether invests R$100 million in 2TM, the parent of Mercado Bitcoin, to scale Latin American tokenization, payments, and credit.
B3 Launches Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum Future Options
Brazil's B3 exchange launches regulated future options for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, offering institutional and retail investors structured hedging tools.
Global VC Funding Rebounds to $425B on AI Surge
Global venture capital funding grew 30% year-over-year to $425 billion in 2025, driven by unprecedented capital concentration in artificial intelligence.
Hotmart slashes 10% of global workforce in creator economy pivot
Hotmart laid off 10% of its global workforce on July 6, 2026, restructuring operations to prioritize artificial intelligence integration and cost efficiency.
Ethereum Institutional Launches to Bridge Wall Street and Crypto
Backed by Joe Lubin, BitMine, and SharpLink, a new independent nonprofit launches to drive institutional tokenization and stablecoin deployment on Ethereum.
Hotmart Lays Off 10% of Global Staff in AI Shift
Brazilian EdTech unicorn Hotmart has cut 10% of its global workforce to reallocate capital toward AI-driven operational efficiency.
Ibovespa drops as US tariff threats trigger tech rotation
Brazil's Ibovespa falls 0.93% to 172,447.58 points as USTR public hearings on proposed 25% tariffs prompt foreign capital to rotate back to global tech.
Finep Unveils Massive R$ 34 Billion Budget for Brazilian Tech
Brazil's state-run innovation agency Finep has confirmed a historic R$ 34 billion budget for 2026, representing a nearly fivefold increase in funding.
Brazil Stablecoin Rules Spark Congressional Battle Over Oversight
Brazilian crypto groups fight Central Bank stablecoin proposals as Crown’s BRLV claims a 50% market share amid tightening virtual asset regulations.
Cocos Capital Acquires Warren Investimentos to Enter Brazil
Argentinian fintech Cocos Capital is acquiring Warren Investimentos' core assets, creating a regional wealth management powerhouse with $5 billion in assets.
US Sanctions Target PCC Crypto Money Laundering Network
The US Treasury has sanctioned two Brazilian nationals and four companies for laundering over $30 million in drug proceeds using cryptocurrency.
Stark Bank Eyes R$ 1 Trillion Volume via AI and Crypto
Bezos-backed Stark Bank targets R$ 1 trillion in transacted volume for 2026, leveraging AI onboarding and crypto assets to challenge traditional corporate banks.
Argentina's Cocos Capital Acquires Warren to Enter Brazil
Argentine fintech Cocos Capital has acquired the main assets of Brazilian broker Warren, marking a major expansion into Brazil's wealth management market.
BTG Pactual Co-Leads $85M Series D in Colombia's Addi
BTG Pactual co-leads an $85 million Series D round for Colombia's Addi, marking the Brazilian investment bank's first growth equity bet outside Brazil.
MedToken to Launch Public Offering on Mercado Bitcoin
Brazilian healthtech MedToken is preparing its first public token offering backed by medical shift receivables on the Mercado Bitcoin platform.
Buser Acquires AI Firm Designa to Pivot Into Tech Hub
Brazilian mobility startup Buser has acquired AI software house Designa to prioritize machine learning over fleet size, targeting R$ 700 million in 2026 revenue.
Haun Ventures Leads $30M Round in Brazilian AI Fintech Jota
Silicon Valley's Haun Ventures makes its first Brazilian bet, leading a $30M Series A for conversational AI-banking startup Jota at a $185M valuation.
Jota Raises $30M Series A Led by Haun Ventures
Brazilian conversational banking startup Jota raises $30 million in a Series A round led by Haun Ventures, valuing the AI-driven fintech at $185 million.
Brazil Crypto Lobby Fights Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules
ABcripto rejects a Central Bank proposal to classify stablecoins as electronic money, warning of high taxes and disruption to Brazil's crypto payment market.
Cade Dismisses 99Food Case, but Keeta Appeal Threatens Duopoly
Cade's technical unit archived the 99Food antitrust probe, but Meituan's Keeta appealed to the full Tribunal, keeping Brazil's delivery war alive.
B3 Dividend Payouts: Petrobras and Itaú Lead Week's Distributions
Brazilian equities face technical ex-dividend adjustments as major B3 firms, including Petrobras and Itaú, prepare to distribute corporate payouts.
Brazil Crypto Lobby Clashes With Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules
ABcripto opposes classifying stablecoins as electronic money under PL 4.308/2024, warning of market friction and potential exchange delistings.
Cade Dismisses Keeta's Antitrust Case Against 99Food
Brazil's antitrust regulator Cade has recommended archiving Keeta's complaint against 99Food, easing regulatory risks for Didi's delivery platform.
Small-Cap Stocks Outperform in 2024 Amid Sector Rotation
Small-cap stocks are demonstrating significant outperformance year-to-date, driven by a rotation out of technology and into financials and healthcare.
Executive Order Integrates Fintech into US Regulation
A new executive order aims to integrate fintech innovation into US regulatory frameworks, potentially granting non-bank fintech companies direct access to Federal Reserve payment systems.
US Equity Funds See $3.53B Outflow Amid Tech, Fed Worries
Investors withdrew $3.53 billion from US equity funds, driven by concerns over tech valuations, debt, and a hawkish Federal Reserve outlook.
Tech Sell-Off Rocks Nasdaq, S&P 500; Broader Market Gains
A significant tech sector sell-off this week hit the Nasdaq and S&P 500, while the Dow Jones and broader market indices showed resilience, signaling a market rotation.
