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Brazil Crypto Demand Surges 135% to $14.68 Billion, But BCB’s Proposed 24-Hour Hold on Stablecoin Transfers Alarms VASPs
PROTechAug 06

Brazil Crypto Demand Surges 135% to $14.68 Billion, But BCB’s Proposed 24-Hour Hold on Stablecoin Transfers Alarms VASPs

Central Bank of Brazil data shows crypto demand exploded in H1 2026, driven by stablecoins, sparking a regulatory clash over a proposed 24-hour hold on large cross-border transactions.

Brazil Central Bank Poised for Selic Cut to 14.00%; Guidance on Easing Cycle is the Key Market Driver
PROMarketsAug 05

Brazil Central Bank Poised for Selic Cut to 14.00%; Guidance on Easing Cycle is the Key Market Driver

Central Bank of Brazil is set to cut the Selic rate by 25bp, but market focus is entirely on forward guidance.

COPOM Set to Cut Selic Rate to 14.00%; Guidance on Future Cuts is Key for Real, Ibovespa
PROMarketsAug 05

COPOM Set to Cut Selic Rate to 14.00%; Guidance on Future Cuts is Key for Real, Ibovespa

Brazil’s Central Bank is expected to cut the Selic rate by 25bps. Forward guidance on the easing cycle is the key market catalyst.

Galípolo Meets BRB Leadership Amid R$6.6B Rescue Impasse
PoliticsJul 28

Galípolo Meets BRB Leadership Amid R$6.6B Rescue Impasse

Central Bank of Brazil President Gabriel Galípolo met with BRB leadership as a R$6.6 billion rescue package remains stalled, impacting B3 assets.

Central Bank steps in over BRB's R$6.6B rescue delay
PoliticsJul 28

Central Bank steps in over BRB's R$6.6B rescue delay

Brazil's Central Bank intervenes as Banco de Brasília's R$6.6 billion rescue stalls over demands for public bank guarantees, raising systemic risk concerns.

Brazil’s US$9.075 Billion FDI Surge Fully Covers June Current Account Deficit, Easing Pressure on Brazilian Real
MarketsJul 28

Brazil’s US$9.075 Billion FDI Surge Fully Covers June Current Account Deficit, Easing Pressure on Brazilian Real

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Brazil soared to US$9.075 billion in June, far exceeding expectations and easily covering the US$2.33bn current account deficit.

Brazil’s Central Bank Launches US$1 Billion ‘Casadão’ to Ease Dollar Rate Premium
CurrenciesJul 27

Brazil’s Central Bank Launches US$1 Billion ‘Casadão’ to Ease Dollar Rate Premium

The Central Bank of Brazil intervened in the FX market with a joint spot and swap operation to address tightness in dollar interest rate derivatives.

IMF Cites PIX as Financial System Driver, Validating Brazil’s Fintech and Crypto Regulation
TechJul 27

IMF Cites PIX as Financial System Driver, Validating Brazil’s Fintech and Crypto Regulation

The IMF's latest report praises Brazil's PIX instant payment system for boosting financial inclusion and competition, while validating the new crypto framework.

Brazilian Real Trades 2.3% Below Consensus Forecast, Highlighting Carry Trade Differential
PROCurrenciesJul 27

Brazilian Real Trades 2.3% Below Consensus Forecast, Highlighting Carry Trade Differential

The BRL's spot rate at R$5.0861 sits 2.3% below the R$5.20 year-end 2026 consensus forecast, a differential noted by carry trade investors.

BCB Modernizes FX Rules to Expand Foreign Currency Accounts
CurrenciesJul 23

BCB Modernizes FX Rules to Expand Foreign Currency Accounts

The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) officially expanded access to foreign currency accounts, slashing cross-border transaction costs for global investors.

Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Squeezing Real
CurrenciesJul 16

Brazil Hikes 2026 Inflation Forecast to 5.1%, Squeezing Real

Brazil's Finance Ministry raised its 2026 inflation forecast to 5.1%, threatening the real's yield advantage and putting pressure on the central bank.

Brazilian Real Rebounds to 3-Week High as June Inflation Eases
CurrenciesJul 14

Brazilian Real Rebounds to 3-Week High as June Inflation Eases

The Brazilian Real strengthens to 5.11 per USD as June annual inflation cools to 4.64%, supporting the central bank's recent monetary policy decisions.

Brazil Stablecoin Rules Spark Congressional Battle Over Oversight
TechJul 06

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.

USD/BRL Volatility Spikes on June Ptax and US Labor Data
CurrenciesJun 30

USD/BRL Volatility Spikes on June Ptax and US Labor Data

Traders brace for USD/BRL swings as Brazil's final June Ptax rate calculation collides with crucial US labor data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary.

USD/BRL Nears 5.17 as Copom Signals 2028 Inflation Horizon
CurrenciesJun 29

USD/BRL Nears 5.17 as Copom Signals 2028 Inflation Horizon

The Central Bank of Brazil's shift toward a 2028 inflation convergence horizon to justify Selic cuts has narrowed the carry-trade yield differential, weakening the Real.

Brazil Crypto Lobby Clashes With Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules
TechJun 28

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.