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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
ABcripto opposes classifying stablecoins as electronic money under PL 4.308/2024, warning of market friction and potential exchange delistings.