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Cryptocurrency may be "out of fashion", but it still draws new users to Web3 every day, in particular in emerging markets such as Brazil, according to Bitcoin maximalist José Ribeiro, CEO of crypto exchange Coinext. During the Web Summit in Lisbon, Ribeiro discussed with Cryptox's Joe Hall Bitcoin's perspectives, Brazil's vibrant
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Stablecoin Tether (USDT) has seen a significant surge in adoption in Brazil, accounting for 80% of all cryptocurrency transactions in the country, according to data from Brazil’s revenue service agency. As of mid-October, USDT transactions in Brazil this year amounted to $271 billion Brazilian reais (~$55 billion), almost double the volume
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The governor of Banco Central do Brasil, the country’s central bank, announced plans to tighten crypto regulations due to rising adoption. During a speech to the parliamentary Finance and Taxation Commission on Sep. 27, Roberto Campos Neto drew attention to the increasing number of Brazilians importing crypto. According to data from the
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The governor of the Central Bank of Brazil, addressing the Finance and Taxation Commission of the country's parliament, said the bank has noted a significant surge in crypto adoption in the country and intends to react by tightening the digital assets regulation. During his speech on Sept. 27, Banco Central do Brasil
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Brazilian lawmakers are moving forward with a legislation that would raise taxes on cryptocurrencies held overseas. According to local reports, a congressional committee has approved amendments to a bill that recognizes cryptocurrencies as "financial assets" for tax purposes in foreign investments.In addition, the draft bill taxes gains from fluctuations in
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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied Blockchain developer Pedro Magalhães claims that he has successfully reverse-engineered the source code of Brazil’s pilot central bank digital currency (CBDC). He revealed the existence of functions that empower a central authority to freeze funds or
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A blockchain developer who claims to have reverse-engineered the source code of Brazil’s pilot central bank digital currency has discovered functions in the code that would allow a central authority to freeze funds or reduce balances. He has since argued, however, that there could be situations that such functions could be
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Share Share on Twitter Share on LinkedIn Share on Telegram Copy Link Link copied The CPI, a Brazilian regulator, has sought the presence of Guilherme Haddad Nazar, the general director of Binance brokerage in Brazil, as a witness. Deputy Alfredo Gaspar has presented a motion, and the rest of the
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known to many as simply Lula, has signed legislation giving clarity to the roles the country’s central bank and securities regulator will take in regards to cryptocurrencies.In a June 14 notice, President Lula signed government decree No. 11.563, establishing rules under a December
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Cryptocurrency exchange Mercado Bitcoin was granted a payment provider license from Brazil's central bank on June 2, according to local media reports. With the license, the company will launch its fintech solution MB Pay."The approval of the Central Bank is a crucial step, as it allows us to continue expanding
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