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São Paulo-based Nubank announced the launch of a new feature that allows withdrawals and deposits of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. With this latest move, customers will now be able to send and receive Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana using the Nubank app. The withdrawal and deposit options are now available, allowing users to check the functionality on the app’s main crypto screen. Nubank Adds Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Features to App The launch includes an initial selection of...

Itau Unibanco, Brazil’s largest bank, has officially entered the cryptocurrency exchange market, launching a trading service for its investment platform clients. The service debuted on Monday and enables users to trade Bitcoin and Ether, the two most popular cryptocurrencies. Itau Expands Crypto Trading with Diverse Portfolio According to a Reuters report, Guto Antunes, the head of digital assets at Itau, revealed that the bank plans to expand its offerings to include other...

The Brazil Senate has approved new rules that will mandate locals to pay up to 15% tax on income generated from cryptocurrencies on offshore exchanges. According to a live recording from the Federal Senate, the new rule applies to crypto users with assets worth more than R$6,000 ($1,200) on all offshore exchanges. Brazilian Crypto Users to Pay 15% Tax The proposed bill has gained approval from the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate’s Economic Affairs Committee. It is on its...

The Brazilian authorities have reportedly launched an investigation against one of the greatest soccer players of all time – Ronaldo de Assis Moreira (better known as Ronaldinho) – over allegations that he might have participated in a cryptocurrency scam. The athlete was summoned to testify on the matter but failed to appear in court without giving explanations for his absence. Expected to Show up in Court Next Week According to recent coverage, the former star of FC...

The central bank digital currency (CBDC) issued by Banco Central do Brasil is reportedly set to see the light of day in 2024. Its main purpose will be to boost financial services in the country. The South American nation is not the only one willing to introduce such a monetary product. China, Russia, Japan, Australia, the United Kingdom, and many more have also displayed such intentions.  As reported by Reuters, Brazil’s CBDC will be named DREX and is expected to go live next...

Brazil has been developing a CBDC for some time now. If all goes according to plan, the digital Real will be launched sometime in 2024. Once launched, it would support retail payments for anyone inclined to use it, backing up the payment with funds in the users’ bank accounts. Planning Ahead The Brazilian CBDC would not, however, interfere with other payment methods common in Brazil, such as Pix. According to a spokesman for the Brazilian government, the decision to push on...

Mercado Bitcoin – the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil – will reportedly participate in the country’s pilot project to launch a digital real. The central bank intends to issue such a financial product in 2024. The List of Contributors As reported by a local media outlet, Banco Central do Brasil has authorized Mercado Bitcoin to take part in the CBDC development. Speaking on the matter was Fabricio Tota – director of new business at the exchange: “Our participation...

The President of Brazil – Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, simply known as Lula – assigned the country’s central bank to supervise the local cryptocurrency sector. The legislation that comes into force on June 20 will give the financial institution jurisdiction to determine which firms can operate in the local market.  The bank will also cooperate with Brazil’s Securities and Exchange Commission (the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários, or CVM) to oversee coins deemed as securities. ...

Earn Your First Bitcoin Sign up and get $12 Bonus Referral bonus up to $3,000 Sign up A group of business owners have gathered in Brazil to create a new economic center to accept bitcoin as a form of payment. Bitcoin Is Getting Bigger in Brazil Known as the Praia Bitcoin project, the engagement is designed to set a world record for peer-to-peer transactions on the Lightning Network, which as we...

BTG Pactual – one of Latin America’s largest investment banks – will reportedly launch its own stablecoin, whose value will be tied to the American dollar.  The corporation joined the industry years ago by issuing a security token called ReitBZ and introducing a cryptocurrency exchange in Brazil. The Latest Push According to Reuters, Banco BTG Pactual S.A. (better known as BTG Pactual) will strengthen its presence in the digital asset sector by designing a stablecoin called...