Brazil's Central Bank Prohibits the Use of Stablecoins and Cryptocurrencies for Cross-Border Payment Settlements
In a recent move, Brazil's central bank has forbidden electronic foreign exchange providers from utilizing stablecoins, bitcoin, or other digital currencies to settle international remittances. The new regulation, outlined in BCB Resolution No. 561, was published on April 30 and will come into effect on October 1, with adaptation deadlines extending into 2027. According to the new rules, payments…