Brazil Financial News

07.06 / 00:01

Adoption Sport Bitcoin Brazilian Football Powerhouse São Paulo FC Lets Fans Buy Tickets Using Bitcoin, Crypto

São Paulo FC, one of the biggest clubs in both Brazil and the world football, has made history by becoming the first Brazilian team to accept bitcoin (BTC) and altcoin payment for match tickets.

05.06 / 11:45

cryptocurrency cryptocurrency news crypto winter Backed Crypto Winter Pushes Softbank-Backed 2TM To Cut Over 10% Of Its Workforce

Softbank-backed 2TM cuts about 90 jobs as crypto winter lingers

05.06 / 10:59

BTC ETF ETN Bitcoin Report: With European Bitcoin ETPs going strong, here’s what’s in store for BTC

A new study by Arcane Research has stated that the global Bitcoin ETP holdings have reached an all-time high. The month of May was already a productive month for ETPs but June has already witnessed the momentum soar higher. However, the ETP holdings are not consistent across the world with Europe still indicating the rule of the bears.

04.06 / 00:11

Blockchain Adoption South America Brazilian central banker describes how CBDC system can halt bank runs

In a paper recently published by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), Fabio Araujo, an economist at the Central Bank of Brazil (CBB) who’s also responsible for the country’s central bank digital currency work, revealed that the monetary authority will have greater control over the population’s money once its CBDC is rolled out. Through the so-called Real Digital, the central bank will be able to halt bank runs and impose other restrictions on citizens’ access to money.

02.06 / 19:01

cryptocurrency Adoption Survey Bitcoin NOT Just 18% of Respondents Do Not Expect Bitcoin to Become Legal Tender in 3 Years - Survey

Potentially fueling a bullish approach to bitcoin (BTC) investments, only 17.9% of surveyed individuals said that they do not expect BTC to become legal tender within three years, according to a recent report prepared by The Economist Group and commissioned by crypto platform Crypto.com.

02.06 / 12:45

Adoption regulation Survey Investors' perception of crypto is changing for the better: Economist survey

A report published by the Economist paints a bright future for cryptocurrency adoption, with survey respondents anticipating growing demand in the near future.

30.05 / 23:05

Ethereum Fashion Bitcoin 10 Brazilian Business Giants That Have Taken the Bitcoin, Crypto Plunge

Crypto adoption is on the march in Brazil – where the government has all but incentivized mining by waiving tax duty on mining rig imports.

30.05 / 17:53

Adoption Gaming play NFT Play-to-Earn Gaming Most Popular in India, Hong Kong, and UAE, Survey Finds

Play-to-earn (P2E) games based on non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are most popular in India, where a whopping 34% of internet users who participated in a survey said that they had played such a game.

30.05 / 17:41

Dogecoin cryptocurrency Digital cryptocurrency news Despite Losing "Dogecoin Billionaire" Status, Los Angele Resident Remains Faithful To Meme Coin

Glauber Contessoto, who once described himself as a "Doge Millionaire", soon lost his fortune

28.05 / 00:01

business Research Universities Brazilian university USP will conduct academic research in the metaverse

As reported by USP, the metaverse-centric research will be carried out by research groups interested in 3D modeling, psychology and human behavior and the effectiveness of virtual and augmented reality devices. These research domains will be evaluated within the context of the metaverse to understand how the new virtual world impacts user interactions.

27.05 / 22:03

CBDC Payments Bitcoin Time Falling Bitcoin price doesn't affect El Salvador's strategy: 'Now it's time to buy more,' reveals Deputy Dania Gonzalez

Dania Gonzalez, Deputy of the Republic of El Salvador, was recently in Brazil to reveal her country's experiences with the decision to adopt Bitcoin (BTC) as legal tender. Gonzalez’s invitation to Brazil came from digital influencer Rodrix Digital, who was recently in El Salvador to produce a documentary about cryptocurrencies.

27.05 / 04:09

digital assets MetaMask recovery MetaMask joins forces with Asset Reality for recovery of stolen digital assets

crypto wallet MetaMask has inked a new strategic partnership with Asset Reality, an end-to-end solution for recovering, managing, and accessing seized crypto and complex assets. MetaMask is a ConsenSys product and among the leading self-custody wallets. MetaMask and Asset Reality will be helping victims of scams recover their digital assets where possible. The support will be available for all MetaMask users globally who have been victims of scams across MetaMask’s most active markets in the United States, the UK, the Philippines, India, Vietnam, Brazil, France, Germany and Nigeria.

26.05 / 10:45

Future SFO boss Lisa Osofsky’s future in balance as report into fraud squad’s conduct nears

The director of the Serious Fraud Office Lisa Osofsky’s future is in the balance as she awaits two key reports into the agency’s failings in cases surrounding Serco and Unaoil.

26.05 / 00:05

Government Ethereum Bitcoin Brazil's Federal Revenue now requires citizens to pay taxes on like-kind crypto trades

Brazil's Federal Reserve (RFB) has declared that Brazilian investors in the crypto-asset market must pay income tax on transactions that involve the like-kind exchange of cryptocurrencies; for example, Bitcoin (BTC) for Ethereum (ETH).

25.05 / 14:05

Future SFO boss Lisa Osofsky’s future in balance as report into fraud squad’s conduct nears

The director of the Serious Fraud Office Lisa Osofsky’s future is in the balance as she awaits two key reports into the agency’s failings in cases surrounding Serco and Unaoil.

25.05 / 03:11

Adoption Real Estate Bitcoin expansion Brazil in Bitcoin Adoption Drive: Blockchain.com's Expansion, Miners' Tax Break, Real Estate Firm's BTC Choice

Crypto adoption is gaining pace in Brazil, with the crypto wallet giant Blockchain.com looking to hire local staff, a major real estate firm committing to bitcoin (BTC) pay, and the government looking to incentivize crypto mining by waiving tax on imported mining hardware.

24.05 / 22:17

Blockchain CBDC Adoption Mercado Bitcoin partners with Stellar to create MVP for Brazilian CBDC

Brazilian exchange Mercado Bitcoin announced its partnership with the Stellar Development Foundation (SDF) on Tuesday. The company said it intends to develop one of the nine projects selected for the LIFT Challenge Real Digital, promoted by the Central Bank of Brazil.

21.05 / 12:03

Blockchain cryptocurrency Provident cryptocurrency news Brazil's Meliuz Inks Blockchain Pact With Fintech Firm Liqi

Brazil's Meliuz SA on Friday announced a partnership with blockchain fintech Liqi

19.05 / 17:13

business NASDAQ stocks FTX US to launch stock trading against stablecoins

Majorcryptocurrency exchange FTX is moving into equity trading, with its United States-based subsidiary FTX US launching a stock trading platform.

19.05 / 10:15

cryptocurrency Reuters Platform Bitcoin Bitso, A Mexican Crypto Platform, Begins Operations In Colombia

Mexican cryptocurrency platform Bitso launches in Colombia

17.05 / 16:17

FIVE MasterCard Juniper Mastercard launches tech that lets you pay with your face or hand

In this article

latest developments in Brazil

What is the current situation in Brazil?

In Brazil, the spotlight is on major events that affect the region’s daily life.

Where can I find reliable news about Brazil?

We publish in-depth coverage about the situation in Brazil, based on information from trusted sources.

What shapes the media agenda in Brazil?

The news landscape of Brazil is shaped by the region’s internal dynamics, reflecting its unique context.