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Federal Revenue Agents Might Seize Bitcoin From Travelers in Brazil

Federal Revenue Agents Might Seize Bitcoin From Travelers in BrazilMario De Marco, Anderson Leme, and Rodrigo Quaresma, Federal Revenue agents, talked about the possibility of seizing bitcoin from travelers in Brazil. During a podcast, the agents clarified that they could confiscate digital assets from travelers only if there is a pending investigation involving these bitcoin. Leme stated that the current regulation did not mention […]

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Coinbase Opposes Market-Breaking Stablecoin Regulation Proposal in Brazil

Coinbase Opposes Market-Breaking Stablecoin Regulation Proposal in BrazilTom Duff Gordon, Coinbase VP, stated that the worries about stablecoin usage for illicit purposes in Brazil can be handled differently, in ways that do not hamper adoption and without affecting users that leverage these assets for their operations. Coinbase Criticizes Stablecoin Regulation in Brazil, Offers Alternatives Coinbase, one of the powerhouses of the cryptocurrency […]

Cboe seeks approval for Fidelity’s Solana ETF

Latam Insights: Libra’s Class Action Lawsuit, Brazil’s Bitcoin Wages Bill

Latam Insights: Libra’s Class Action Lawsuit, Brazil’s Bitcoin Wages BillWelcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Libra’s founders face a class action lawsuit, a bitcoin wages bill is introduced in the Brazilian Congress, and a Venezuelan minister claims that 25% of international trade can be settled […]

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Wages Paid in Bitcoin? Bill Introduced in Brazil Might Make It Possible

Wages Paid in Bitcoin? Bill Introduced in Brazil Might Make It PossibleThe bill seeks to allow wages and other labor-linked payments to be partially settled using virtual assets in Brazil and also calls for educating workers about volatility and transaction security issues. Lawmakers to Review Bitcoin Wages Bill in Brazil A new bill has been introduced in Congress to regulate the payment of wages and other […]

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Brazil to Push Cryptocurrency as a Priority for International BRICS Trade

Brazil to Push Cryptocurrency as a Priority for International BRICS TradeBrazil will push crypto initiatives, including a blockchain payment system, to expedite international trading as part of its presidency at BRICS this year. Local media stated this would be a priority for the South American giant’s plans for the organization. Brazil to Push Hard for Crypto Implementation in BRICS Trade The agenda of Brazil as […]

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Bezos-Backed Stark Bank Rises as a Crypto Enabler in Brazil

Bezos-Backed Stark Bank Rises as a Crypto Enabler in BrazilStark Bank, a startup backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has positioned itself as the go-to firm for serving cryptocurrency businesses in Brazil, filling the gap left by traditional institutions. The firm has built part of its business around this service offering, betting on the industry’s future as Brazilians become more comfortable with crypto. Bezos-Backed […]

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Brazilian Meliuz Invests Over $4 Million in Bitcoin Following Strategy’s Playbook

Brazilian Meliuz Invests Over  Million in Bitcoin Following Strategy’s PlaybookMeliuz founder and chairman Israel Salmen indicated that the company would use 10% of its cash flow to bitcoin in a bid to improve its profitability in the face of the Brazilian real’s loss of value and high inflation rates. Meliuz Rises as the First Company Implementing Strategy’s Bitcoin Playbook in Brazil Companies in emerging […]

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BRICS Payment Systems Are Coming—Brazil’s 2025 Plan Could Change Everything

BRICS Payment Systems Are Coming—Brazil’s 2025 Plan Could Change EverythingBRICS will prioritize secure, transparent payment systems this year under Brazil’s leadership, advancing financial sovereignty and reducing reliance on Western financial networks. BRICS Payment Systems Just Got Serious—Brazil’s 2025 Agenda Revealed Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva announced on Feb. 26 that Brazil will focus on developing secure payment systems during its BRICS presidency […]

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