Brazil central bank extends rules to crypto providers
|Brazil's Central Bank issued new rules on November 10, 2025. These apply banking standards to virtual asset service providers (exchanges, wallets, payment services). All virtual asset service providers require Central Bank authorization. Stablecoin-to-fiat swaps qualify as foreign exchange.
Compliance mandates
Firms must adopt anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing measures. Requirements cover customer due diligence, transaction monitoring, and risk management. Governance, transparency, and cybersecurity match traditional finance rules. Internal policies and suspicious activity reports become mandatory.
Implementation schedule
Rules start in February 2026. They build on the 2022 cryptocurrency law. Public consultations shaped the details. Additional guidance arrives soon.
Adoption context
Brazil handles $319 billion in cryptocurrency yearly. It leads Latin America in usage. Regulations target illicit flows while preserving growth. Markets stay stable after the announcement.
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