Brazil

The Central Bank of Brazil selected 14 selected institutions to participate in the pilot of the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). Among those selected are Visa, Microsoft, and the largest local banks, including Banco Inter. Guilherme Ximenes de Almeida, Chief Technology Officer at Inter, shares insights into the digital real pilot and the outlook for crypto adoption in Brazil amid a continued downturn in the markets.

14 черв. 2023 р.

"Brazil is a highlight in terms of how evolved it is in terms of regulation," Revolut Brazil CEO Glauber Mota said. Mota also discusses how the digital bank is opening its business in Brazil and the local regulatory environment in the country.

8 трав. 2023 р.

Digital bank Revolut, which already offers crypto investments across Europe, is now open for business in Brazil. Revolut Brazil CEO Glauber Mota discusses the company's expansion into Latin America and shares his outlook on the adoption of digital assets in Brazil.

8 трав. 2023 р.

BTG Pactual Head of Digital Assets Andre Portilho weighs in on the state of digital assets in Brazil, which has a reputation for having tech-savvy investors. Plus, the latest on BTG Pactual's recent introduction of a dollar-backed stablecoin through its crypto platform.

12 квіт. 2023 р.

Bitcoin is trading above $30,000 as investors react to the Consumer Price Index that rose 0.1% in March. BTG Pactual Head of Digital Assets Andre Portilho joins "First Mover" with his analysis on what's driving BTC's current rally. Plus, insights on U.S. lawmakers' approach to crypto regulation and the state of digital assets in Brazil.

12 квіт. 2023 р.

Bitcoin gaming and payments company Zebedee has debuted a payment feature on its app that allows users to instantly send any amount of money to five jurisdictions, including the Philippines and Brazil, for little to no cost using Bitcoin’s Lightning Network. Zebedee co-founder and CTO André Neves breaks down the new feature and future growth plans.

3 квіт. 2023 р.

Banco do Brasil, Brazil's largest public bank, is enabling the payment of taxes with cryptocurrencies. The service will operate in partnership with Bitfy, a startup focused on blockchain solutions. Bitfy Founder and CEO Lucas Schoch discusses the crypto regulatory landscape in Brazil and how it contributed to these developments.

24 лют. 2023 р.

Banco do Brasil (BB), Brazil’s largest public bank, has enabled the payment of taxes with cryptocurrencies. The service is only available to customers with crypto deposited with Bitfy, a startup specializing in blockchain solutions in which BB's corporate venture capital arm has invested. Bitfy CEO and Founder Lucas Schoch shares insights into the initiative and the state of crypto adoption in Brazil. Plus, reactions to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Executive Board stating cryptocurrency should, in general, not be granted legal tender status.

24 лют. 2023 р.

Andre Portilho, Head of Digital Assets at Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual, discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) as the cryptocurrency hovers around $23,000 after its rally in January. Plus, the future of bitcoin development and adoption.

6 лют. 2023 р.

Binance has launched a prepaid crypto card in Brazil in partnership with Mastercard, the crypto exchange said Monday. "The Hash" panel discusses the product and what it means for mainstream crypto adoption.

30 січ. 2023 р.