Brazil


Markets

Ex-Manchester United Player Charged With Crypto Fraud

Retired Brazilian midfielder Anderson is one of eight people alleged to have been involved in a R$35 million ($6.5 million) money laundering operation.

Anderson during his playing days at Manchester United.

Markets

Binance Suspends Futures in Brazil Citing Regulatory Requirements

The product was removed in response to an order from the Brazilian Securities Commission.

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Markets

Brazilian Central Bank Projects 'Significant Migration' to Digital Payments

According to director João Manoel Pinho de Mello, central bank digital currencies can expand financial inclusion and reduce the cost and time of cross-border transactions.

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Finance

Burger King Brazil Will Accept Dogecoin for 'Dogpper' Dog Food

Each tasty treat costs 3 DOGE, or roughly 60 cents.

A promo image from Burger King Brazil advertising its DOGE payment option.

Markets

Binance Brazil’s Director Resigns After Six Months

The executive, who had assumed office in January, said there was a misalignment of expectations and that he made the decision according to his personal values.

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Markets

Ethereum ETF to List on Brazil's Stock Exchange

The fund will trade on the Sao Paulo-based B3 exchange under the ticker QETH11, QR Capital said.

Sao Paulo

Markets

Hashdex to Launch Bitcoin ETF Seeking to Offset Mining Emissions

The Hashdex Nasdaq Bitcoin Reference Price Index Fund will use a portion of the management fee to buy carbon credits and will be available as of August on Brazilian stock exchange B3.

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Videos

Mercado Bitcoin Director: ‘Crypto Adoption in Brazil Is Happening’

Crypto is booming in Brazil as its largest exchange Mercado Bitcoin raises $200 million from the SoftBank Latin America Fund. Mercado Bitcoin’s Fabricio Tota discusses the state of crypto in the country. “Crypto adoption here in Brazil and South America is really happening,” Tota said.

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Markets

Brazilian Securities Commission Should Pay 'Special Attention' to Crypto Assets, Director Nominee Says

Nominated by President Jair Bolsonaro, he received approval from the Senate's Economic Affairs Commission.

Otto Eduardo Albuquerque Lobo

Markets

Brazil's Bitcoin Banco Group and Leader Arrested for Alleged Embezzlement of $300M in Crypto

The operation was carried out on intelligence gathered over a three-year investigation into alleged fraud and and embezzlement scams.

Brazil