Brazil


Finance

Binance Suspends Withdrawals and Deposits in Brazil Following New Central Bank Policy

The suspension applies to transfers made via the government's payment system Pix.

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Finance

Brazilian Crypto Unicorn 2TM Lays Off Over 80 Employees

The company cited “the changing global financial landscape.” Its main competitor in Latin America, Bitso, laid off a similar number of people last week.

Roberto Dagnoni, CEO y presidente ejecutivo de 2TM Group, la empresa holding de Mercado Bitcoin. (2TM)

Finance

Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 to Launch Bitcoin Futures Within Six Months

The firm is building the infrastructure to offer crypto market access to end users, CFO André Milanez said on Monday.

Brazilian flag (Mateus Campos Felipe/Unsplash)

Finance

Brazil’s Largest Brokerage, XP, Set to Launch Crypto Trading Feature

Built on Nasdaq's trading technology, the platform will allow users to buy bitcoin and ether.

Sao Paulo, Brazil (Bruno Thethe/Unsplash)

Finance

Nubank, Brazil’s Largest Digital Bank, Launches Bitcoin and Ether Trading

The trading and custody service is being provided by blockchain infrastructure company Paxos.

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Markets

Bitcoin Back Over $40K as More Countries Embrace Crypto

Fresh signs emerged of accumulation by investors and greater adoption by nations from Africa to Central and South America.

Bitcoin was up 3.2% in the past 24 hours, changing hands at $40,206. (CoinDesk)

Finance

Dubai-Based Bybit Makes Move Into Latin America With Launch of Brazil Operation

Brazil is seen as a big prize, with a number of crypto exchanges eyeing the country in 2022.

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Policy

Brazilian Senate Plenary Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions

The bill will be voted on by the Chamber of Deputies and, if approved, can be vetoed by the executive branch.

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Finance

Brazilian Crypto Asset Manager Hashdex Approved to List ETPs in Switzerland

Hashdex is currently recruiting teams in London, Zurich, Paris and Lisbon to meet its expansion plans.

SIX Swiss Exchange is based in Zurich.

Finance

Latin American Crypto Exchange Bitso Hires New Brazil Chief

The executive once had leadership roles at Citibank and HSBC.

Thales Araújo de Freitas, the new country manager of Bitso's Brazil operation. (Bitso)