Brazil’s central bank has unveiled new regulations for digital asset firms, marking a major step toward a safer and more transparent crypto market. The rules require all virtual asset service providers to obtain authorization from the central bank and meet strict standards on governance, cybersecurity, and anti–money laundering compliance.

Under the new framework, crypto firms will be categorized as intermediaries, custodians, or brokers, and must implement risk management and incident response systems to continue operating legally. The central bank also brought fiat-pegged stablecoins and cross-border crypto transactions under foreign exchange regulations, capping unauthorized transfers at $100,000.

Set to take effect in February 2026, companies will have nine months to comply or face closure by November 2026. Brazil, ranked fifth globally in crypto adoption, continues to lead Latin America’s digital asset ecosystem, handling nearly one-third of the region’s crypto activity. The move signals Brazil’s commitment to building a secure, regulated environment for growing crypto innovation.

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