Latest updates, press releases, and insights from the volatile world of digital assets.
Brazil’s central bank requires exchanges to delay crypto transfers above $10,000 to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets for up to 24 hours under new anti-fraud rules effective January 1, 2027
A Brazilian farmer secured a loan against ten digital cattle tokens, prompting fresh attention to an expanding list of unconventional assets now represented on blockchain networks
A central bank experiment with 200 USDC transfers across 10 corridors shows costs ranging from 0.3% to nearly 9%, driven mainly by fiat conversion rather than blockchain fees
Cross-border crypto flows in Brazil now exceed traditional capital movements, driven by dollar-linked stablecoins, prompting the IMF to urge tighter rules on asset protection and compliance
The United States is set to impose tariffs on Brazilian imports in response to concerns over the country's instant payment network Pix, even as dollar-pegged stablecoins expand their role in the Brazilian market
A Brazilian court has ruled that Coinbase must return funds lost from a user's self-custody wallet after the company failed to prove transaction authorization or adequate security measures
Tether commits $20 million to Brazilian platform Mercado Bitcoin, supporting expansion of tokenized assets, payments, and onchain services across the region amid rising adoption
Coinbase drew criticism when its AI system sent users a notification claiming Norway defeated Brazil 3-2 in a World Cup match that had not yet started. The error has raised questions about automated alerts in prediction markets
