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Brazil Appoints Central Bank and Securities Commission as Crypto Market Regulators

The executive branch issued a decree with directives following the approval of a crypto law in December 2022.

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Inter CTO on Brazil's CBDC Pilot

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.

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Mercado Bitcoin, Brazil's Largest Crypto Exchange, Receives License as a Payment Institution

The company plans to offer financial services that combine the potential of crypto with traditional financial services.

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

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Brazil's Central Bank Selects 14 Participants for CBDC Pilot

Among those selected are the largest local banks, Visa and Microsoft.

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Revolut Brazil CEO on State of Crypto Regulation in Latin America

"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.

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Digital Bank Revolut Is Launching Crypto Investments in Brazil

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.

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Digital Bank Revolut Now Offering Crypto Investments in Brazil

Revolut is making its first foray into Latin America, attempting to tap into Brazil's growing demand for crypto assets

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State of Crypto in Brazil

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.

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Bitcoin Remains Above $30K Following March CPI Report

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.

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Brazilian Investment Bank BTG Pactual Unveils Dollar-Backed Stablecoin

BTG Dol is the world's first dollar-backed stablecoin issued by a bank, BTG Pactual said

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