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March 22, 2026 @ 5:52 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brazil’s Finance Ministry has suspended plans for a public consultation on cryptocurrency taxation, marking a deliberate shift by the country’s newly appointed economic leader ahead of this year’s high-stakes presidential vote. Dario Durigan, who assumed office just days ago, is recalibrating the government’s approach to… Read More

May 31, 2025 @ 3:08 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) announced a significant update to its regulatory framework, aimed at bolstering financial inclusion and modernizing access to banking services across Brazil. This move reflects the BCB’s ongoing commitment to fostering a more inclusive, efficient, and accessible financial system, particularly… Read More

January 2, 2024 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Banco Central do Brasil has released operational guidelines for the Pix Automático product. Pix Automático will be available to the population in October 2024. The new feature is designed “to streamline recurring payments, including monthly service fees.” The launch of Pix Automático is drawing near…. Read More