Brazil

Brazil

Brazil Moves to Probe Banks After Crypto Exchanges Denied Services

Brazil's antitrust watchdog is investigating major banks for potentially collaborating to prevent crypto brokerages from gaining banking services.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 September 2018
Brazil

Brazilian Soccer Club Seeks $20 Million In Upcoming ICO

The Avaí Futebol Clube is hoping to raise $20 million in the coming months with an initial coin offering.

Business  ·  12 September 2018
Exchanges

Ripio Rolls Out Crypto-Powered Loans Across Latin America

Ripio is driving mainstream adoption among the unbanked of South America, offering crypto loans in Argentina, Mexico, and Brazil.

Business  ·  5 September 2018
Brazil

BRICS Bank Consortium to Research Blockchain Applications

BRICS nations' state-owned development banks plan to research blockchain technology for international transactions and other products.

Business  ·  26 July 2018
Brazil

Brazil’s Central Bank Plans Blockchain Data Exchange for Regulators

Banco Central do Brasil is building a blockchain platform to ensure the authenticity of data exchanged between financial authorities.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 June 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Exchange Huobi Confirms Move Into Brazilian Market

Huobi, a major cryptocurrency exchange originally from China, has told CoinDesk that it's setting up shop in Brazil.

Markets  ·  31 May 2018
Bitcoin

Brazilian Officials Caught Using Bitcoin in $22 Million Scam

Corrupt Brazilian officials have been caught allegedly using bitcoin to divert millions in public funds that were intended for prison supplies.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 March 2018
Brazil

Brazil Regulators Move to Block Bitcoin Mining Investments

The Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission has declared a bitcoin mining company to be unlawfully offering securities.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 March 2018
Brazil

Why São Paulo Wants to Pay for Infrastructure with Cryptocurrency

The Brazilian state wants to pay for feasibility studies with a token designed for the construction industry. Can such a coin achieve network effect?

Markets  ·  19 January 2018
Brazil

Blockchain ID Schemes Could Kill the Data Breach, But How Soon?

CoinDesk takes a look at problems facing decentralized identity schemes – as told by those seeking to take the blockchain use case live.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 November 2017
Brazil

Brazil Central Bank Chief Compares Bitcoin to Pyramid Scheme

The president of Brazil's central bank compared bitcoin to a financial scam, according to newly published statements.

Policy & regulation  ·  17 October 2017
Brazil

Brazil’s Ministry of Planning Is Testing Blockchain Identity Tech

A government agency in Brazil is investigating how it could leverage blockchain technology to verify the legitimacy of ID documents.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 August 2017
Brazil

The Legal Future of Cryptocurrencies in Brazil

A legal expert argues that attempts to regulate Brazil's cryptocurrency industry at this stage are misguided.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 June 2017
Brazil

Blockchain Land Registry Tech Gets Test in Brazil

The land registrar offices of two Brazilian municipalities are now experimenting with blockchain tech.

Markets  ·  5 April 2017
Brazil

Blockchain Trials Accelerate as South America Sees Ethereum Uptake

Ethereum-focused startup ConsenSys is making inroads bringing the blockchain to South America.

Markets  ·  12 August 2016