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Brazilian Police Raid Illegal Bitcoin Mining Site at Scrapyard
Brazilian law enforcement authorities have successfully dismantled an unauthorized Bitcoin (BTC) mining facility discovered within a scrapyard. During a routine inspection aimed at curbing the theft and fencing of scrap…
Coinbase Launches USDC-BRL Trading Pair to Support Brazilian Users
Coinbase, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, has officially announced the launch of a new trading pair linking the USDC stablecoin with the Brazilian Real (BRL). This strategic move aims to provide digital asset …
Brazilian Court Orders Coinbase to Refund $12,000 Over Wallet Security
A judicial authority in São Paulo, Brazil, has ruled against the major cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, ordering the platform to reimburse a user $12,000. The case centered on a dispute regarding unauthorized transacti…
Brazil Launches Operation Veil of Maya to Target Crypto Laundering
The Brazilian Federal Police have initiated a significant crackdown on a sophisticated financial crime network involving the misuse of digital assets. On July 10, 2026, authorities launched "Operation Veil of Maya," a c…
Brazil's B3 Exchange Debuts Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana Options
The B3 Exchange, Brazil’s primary financial market infrastructure, has officially expanded its digital asset suite by launching futures options for three major cryptocurrencies. Effective July 6, 2026, market participan…
Brazil Central Bank Sets New Standards for Crypto Service Providers
The Central Bank of Brazil has officially introduced a comprehensive regulatory framework that aligns Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) with traditional financial intermediaries. Through the enactment of Resolutio…
Brazil Proposes Permanent Regulatory Sandbox for Blockchain Innovation
Brazil is advancing its legislative framework for digital finance with the introduction of Bill No. 2.901/2026. Proposed by Federal Deputy Lincoln Portela, the legislation aims to establish a permanent regulatory sandbo…
Brazil Lawmakers Approve Stricter Crypto Penalties and Asset Freezing
The Chamber of Deputies' Committee on Finance and Taxation (CFT) in Brazil has officially approved a new legislative bill designed to intensify the crackdown on cyber fraud and financial crimes involving digital assets.…
Brazil Seizes 1,400 Bitcoin Mining Rigs Over Electricity Theft
The Department of Investigation of Property Crimes (DEIC) in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has conducted a large-scale enforcement action resulting in the seizure of approximately 1,400 Bitcoin mining machines. The operation, carr…
Brazil Central Bank Bans Stablecoins for Cross-Border Settlements
The Central Bank of Brazil has implemented a significant regulatory shift by prohibiting electronic foreign exchange (eFX) service providers from utilizing stablecoins and other digital assets for international payment …