Brazil Tightens Rules for Crypto Firms With New Capital Requirements

Standard Chartered has secured a MiCA passport as the European Securities and Markets Authority has added 57 newly authorized crypto firms to its register following the end of the EU’s transition period. According to the European Securities and Markets Authority…

The match delay highlights the growing impact of climate on sports, influencing betting markets and necessitating adaptive strategies by FIFA. The post Brazil vs Norway World Cup match delay sparks prediction market frenzy as heat forces FIFA’s hand appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brazil's lineup changes could significantly impact fan token market dynamics, influencing trading volumes and investor sentiment. The post Brazil’s World Cup lineup shake-up could ripple into fan token markets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The expansion of MiCA-licensed firms enhances regulatory clarity, fostering trust and potentially boosting institutional investment in the EU crypto market. The post ESMA adds 37 new MiCA-licensed crypto firms, including Standard Chartered and FalconX appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The crackdown highlights the growing international cooperation needed to combat crypto-enabled money laundering linked to organized crime. The post Brazil’s Federal Police execute arrests linked to US Treasury sanctions on crypto money laundering network appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Brazil has approved new prudential rules that will require virtual asset service providers to meet capital, risk management, and disclosure standards from 2027. According to a local media report, Brazil’s Central Bank has approved a new set of prudential requirements…

The Brazilian central bank has now included VASPS under Type 3 classification, with the same requirements as brokerage and securities distribution firms. Furthermore, the rules passed exclude VASPs from receiving Segment 5 classification, a simplified regime for institutions with a low risk profile. Central Bank of Brazil Equalizes Compliance Treatment Between VASPs and Securities Brokerages […]

The Central Bank of Brazil recently sent a notification to several financial institutions about the possible misuse of purpose structures to import crypto into Brazil and act as intermediaries. This was enough to send stablecoin prices up by 2%, as actors worried about liquidity channels. Central Bank of Brazil’s Interpretation Gave Rise to a Temporary […]