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Brazil’s Nubank Launches Stablecoin-Powered Global Account and Full U.S. Market Entry
PROTechSep 10

Brazil’s Nubank Launches Stablecoin-Powered Global Account and Full U.S. Market Entry

Latin America's largest digital bank, Nubank, announced a dual expansion into the U.S. and a new global account using stablecoins for cross-border payments.

Global Stablecoin Platform Yellow Card Enters Brazil with $40 Million Backing Amid Regulatory Tightening
TechAug 15

Global Stablecoin Platform Yellow Card Enters Brazil with $40 Million Backing Amid Regulatory Tightening

Stablecoin infrastructure provider Yellow Card is expanding into Brazil, backed by a $40M round, to offer B2B cross-border payments.

Brazil’s Central Bank Bans Stablecoins for Remittances, Forcing Fintechs Back to Traditional Rails
PROCurrenciesAug 14

Brazil’s Central Bank Bans Stablecoins for Remittances, Forcing Fintechs Back to Traditional Rails

Central Bank Resolution 561 prohibits fintechs from using stablecoins like USDT for cross-border settlement, raising remittance costs for Brazilians.

Central Bank’s 24-Hour Crypto Hold Proposal Draws Sharp Fire From Coinbase-Backed Industry Group
TechAug 06

Central Bank’s 24-Hour Crypto Hold Proposal Draws Sharp Fire From Coinbase-Backed Industry Group

Brazil's Central Bank proposal for a 24-hour hold on stablecoin transfers over $10,000 is facing strong pushback, with critics citing risks to market liquidity and VASP competitiveness.

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.

B3 Doubles Down on Digital Assets with Crypto Derivatives and BRL Stablecoin for Tokenization
TechJul 27

B3 Doubles Down on Digital Assets with Crypto Derivatives and BRL Stablecoin for Tokenization

B3 launched options on Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana futures while confirming plans for its Real-backed stablecoin B3RL to facilitate tokenized asset settlement.

B3 Pushes for Seamless Integration of Crypto and Traditional Finance with Tokenization Platform, BRL Stablecoin
TechJul 27

B3 Pushes for Seamless Integration of Crypto and Traditional Finance with Tokenization Platform, BRL Stablecoin

Brazil's B3 stock exchange is launching a tokenization platform and its own BRL-pegged stablecoin, B3RL, to fully merge traditional assets and digital markets.

B3 Pushes for 'New Phase' in Crypto with Scalable Tokenization Platform and BRL Stablecoin
TechJul 27

B3 Pushes for 'New Phase' in Crypto with Scalable Tokenization Platform and BRL Stablecoin

Brazil's exchange B3 is accelerating its digital asset strategy, focusing on new scalable infrastructure, tokenized assets, and crypto options.

B3 Pushes Institutional Tokenization with Real-Pegged Settlement Stablecoin, Targeting H2 2026 Launch
TechJul 27

B3 Pushes Institutional Tokenization with Real-Pegged Settlement Stablecoin, Targeting H2 2026 Launch

Brazil's B3 exchange is moving to launch its BRL-pegged settlement stablecoin and tokenization platform in H2 2026 to bring institutional liquidity and 24/7 trading to the market.

B3 Targets H2 2026 for Tokenization Platform and Real-Pegged Stablecoin (B3RL) Launch
TechJul 27

B3 Targets H2 2026 for Tokenization Platform and Real-Pegged Stablecoin (B3RL) Launch

B3, the Brazilian Stock Exchange, is pushing ahead with its digital asset strategy, setting the second half of 2026 for the launch of its tokenization platform and B3RL stablecoin.

B3 Accelerates Tokenization Strategy with 'Plataforma Digitas' Ahead of H2 Stock Depository Launch
TechJul 27

B3 Accelerates Tokenization Strategy with 'Plataforma Digitas' Ahead of H2 Stock Depository Launch

Brazil's B3 stock exchange (B3SA3) is advancing its digital asset infrastructure, planning to launch a tokenized stock depository and its B3RL stablecoin in H2 2026, backed by clear regulatory alignment with the Central Bank and CVM.

Samsung Wallet Adds Stablecoins, Challenging Mobile Payments
TechJul 24

Samsung Wallet Adds Stablecoins, Challenging Mobile Payments

Samsung announced native stablecoin support for Samsung Wallet at Galaxy Unpacked 2026, signaling a major shift toward mainstream crypto adoption.

Samsung Wallet Adds Native Stablecoins to Spark Payment Shakeup
TechJul 24

Samsung Wallet Adds Native Stablecoins to Spark Payment Shakeup

Samsung integrates native stablecoin support in Samsung Wallet, lowering barriers for mainstream crypto payments and threatening traditional processors.

Foxbit Rebrands B2B Arm Amid Recent 41% Stablecoin Surge
TechJul 20

Foxbit Rebrands B2B Arm Amid Recent 41% Stablecoin Surge

Foxbit rebrands its B2B division to Foxbit Infra after capturing 41% of Brazil's digital dollar trading volume over a recent two-week period.

Brazil Targets Stablecoin Arbitrage With 24-Hour Hold Rule
CurrenciesJul 15

Brazil Targets Stablecoin Arbitrage With 24-Hour Hold Rule

The Banco Central do Brasil proposes a 24-hour hold on stablecoin transfers over $10,000, disrupting cheap cross-border remittance channels.

Tether Leads R$100M Funding Round in Mercado Bitcoin Parent
TechJul 08

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.

Ethereum Institutional Launches to Bridge Wall Street and Crypto
TechJul 07

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.

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.

Brazil Mandates DeCripto as Stablecoins Rule Crypto FX
CurrenciesJul 03

Brazil Mandates DeCripto as Stablecoins Rule Crypto FX

Brazil's Federal Revenue Service makes the DeCripto reporting framework mandatory to track stablecoins, which dominate 80% of local digital asset volume.

Brazil Stablecoin Volume Hits 80% Ahead of DeCripto Launch
PROMarketsJul 01

Brazil Stablecoin Volume Hits 80% Ahead of DeCripto Launch

Stablecoins dominate 80% of Brazil's crypto market as the mandatory DeCripto reporting platform launches, forcing foreign exchanges to declare transactions.

Brazil Crypto Lobby Fights Central Bank Over Stablecoin Rules
TechJun 29

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.

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.