Brazil's Central Bank Prohibits Stablecoin and Cryptocurrency Settlement for Cross-Border Transactions
The Central Bank of Brazil has introduced a ban on the use of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies for settling international remittances by electronic foreign exchange providers.
The updated rules, outlined in BCB Resolution No. 561, published on April 30, will take effect on October 1, with a phased adaptation period extending into 2027.
According to the new rules, payments between an eFX provi…