A new bill introduced by a deputy from President Lula’s political party proposes to allow only licensed entities to mine bitcoin in Brazil. The draft
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Central Bank of Brazil Hints at Credit-Focused CBDC Pilot Phase
The third phase of the CBDC pilot will involve implementing tokenization solutions that allow customers to provide banks with visibility into their collateral assets in
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Latam Insights Encore: The TACO Realization Destroys Trump’s Tariff Threat Credibility
Welcome to Latam Insights Encore, a deep dive into Latin America’s most relevant economic and crypto news from the past week. This edition explores how
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Brazil Defies Trump Tariff Threats, Backs Dollar-Free BRICS Trade
Brazil is boldly leading a national trade overhaul, defying U.S. pressure as it champions local currency use and strengthens BRICS’ push for financial independence and
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Brazil Mulls Taxing Cryptocurrency to Offset Financial Transaction Tax Hike
Amid a public debate regarding an executive order that increases the current tax on financial transactions, Brazil is considering taxing crypto transactions to mitigate the
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Meliuz Seeks Funding to Buy Nearly $80M Worth of Bitcoin
Meliuz, a Brazilian cashback company that became the first to establish a bitcoin strategic reserve in Latam, revealed it intends to purchase nearly $80 million
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