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Is Crypto Tax Coming to Brazil’s Richest State?
14.8.2019
The state parliament of São Paulo, in Brazil, is set to vote on the introduction of a tax on cryptocurrencies, with a private member’s bill making rapid progress through the legislature.
The state’s parliamentary gazette reports that the bill is now at its final committee stage.
The bill was...
Eike Batista Arrested on Suspicion of Money Laundering Via Bitcoin
8.8.2019
One-time richest man in Brazil has been arrested due to possible money laundering with the help of BTC and his wife’s identity
More Cities and Regions Accepting Coins for Taxes, Services
6.8.2019
Cryptocurrency payments, as convenient as they can be, are still something most governments are trying to wrap their heads around and regulate. Local authorities, however, being closer to the citizens they are called upon to serve, are often quicker to adopt novelties that make their lives and...
Brazil Requires New Diplomats to Know About Blockchain and Crypto
8.7.2019
In Brazil, new diplomats will now have to know about cryptocurrencies and blockchain
Brazilian Exchanges to Integrate the Real-T, a Stablecoin Pegged to the Real
27.6.2019
Several Brazilian crypto trading platforms are planning to roll out support for the Real-T, a stablecoin backed one-to-one with the national currency
Future for State-Backed Brazilian Token Issuance Unclear as Bank Sees Leadership Reshuffle
24.6.2019
Brazilian Development Bank elected interim president. What does it mean for the crypto development of the country?
As Brazil’s Economy Risks Recession, Regulators and Banks Implement Blockchain
21.6.2019
Brazil loves crypto, so regulators and banks are looking toward understanding and regulating it
Brazil Requires Crypto Exchanges to Report on User Transactions to Authorities
20.6.2019
Brazil's federal revenue service now requires that crypto exchanges report on users’ transactions
BNP Paribas Venture Arm Among Investors to Inject $16.5M in Fintech Firm Token
19.6.2019
Fintech firm Token has received a $16.5 million injection from investors including the venture arm of banking giant BNP Paribas
Brazilian BTC Exchange Faces Numerous Lawsuits From Clients Unable to Access Funds
18.6.2019
A bitcoin exchange in Brazil is being sued for retaining funds against request, citing ongoing attacks against the exchange since May as root of issue
Brazil Is All Set To Regulate The Digital Transformation In The Finance, Capital, Insurance And Blockchain Sector
18.6.2019
Four of the Brazil’s regulatory authorities namely- ‘Special Finance Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy’, the ‘Central Bank of Brazil’, the ‘Securities Commission’, and the ‘Superintendency of Private Insurance’ are planning to put in a joint effort to regulate as well as to adapt to...
Brazilian Financial Authorities Announce Regulatory Sandbox For Blockchain
18.6.2019
“This initiative is an answer to great transformation”, the regulators said
Brazil Authorities to Adapt Cross-Sector Regulations to React to Digital Transformation
14.6.2019
Brazilian regulators will create a cross-sector regulatory sandbox to respond to digital transformations powered by new technologies such as DLT
Brazil: R3 Develops Blockchain Platform With Major Banks and Stock Exchange
13.6.2019
Bradesco, Itau and B3 are collaborating with blockchain software consortium R3 on a blockchain platform in Brazil
Brazil Central Bank Debuts IBM Blockchain Interbank ID System on Hyperledger
12.6.2019
A Hyperledger Fabric blockchain ID system has been launched by Brazil’s central bank
Gov’t of Brazil to Consider Bill Requiring Public Administration to Promote Blockchain
12.6.2019
The Brazilian government will consider a draft bill requiring all units of public administration to apply and promote blockchain tech
Brazilian President Rebuffs Cryptocurrency as His Administration Explores Blockchain
12.6.2019
“I don’t know what Bitcoin is,” Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro says even as his administration eyes blockchain projects
VP of Largest Brazilian Bank: Local Banks to Soon Introduce Unique Blockchain Platform
11.6.2019
The vice president of the largest Brazilian bank revealed that local banks are preparing to introduce a unique blockchain platform on June 12
Ripple Kicks Off South America Expansion With Brazil Launch
11.6.2019
Blockchain payments company Ripple has launched in Brazil as the first stage of its planned expansion across South America
Ripple Price Analysis: XRP Price Unaffected by Its Expansion in Brazil
11.6.2019
XRP price trend of the last 24 hours seems volatile XRP enters the red zone again after maintaining its price level above 0.40 USD RSI for XRP is currently heading towards 70 In the last 24 hours, Ripple price has increased with 5.26% XRP has been struggling to come up with a strong rebound since...