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Banco Central do Brasil and ECB study Pix and TIPS integration
The Banco Central do Brasil and the European Central Bank (ECB) have launched a feasibility study to explore the integration of Brazil’s Pix instant payment system with the Eurosystem’s Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) infrastructure. This study aims to evaluate the technical, operational, legal, and business requirements necessary for such a connection.
The potential integration is intended to facilitate faster, more efficient, and lower-cost cross-border transactions between Brazil and the Eurozone. If successful, the connection could allow for international remittances and purchases to be processed in local currency within seconds. This initiative aligns with the G20 Action Plan for Enhancing Cross-Border Payments.
Separately, the Banco Central do Brasil is implementing stricter controls over virtual assets. New regulations, set to take effect on October 1, 2026, will require the reporting of cryptocurrency transfers involving self-custodial wallets valued at US$ 10,000 or more to the Council for Financial Activities Control (Coaf). Additionally, cash foreign exchange operations of US$ 10,000 or more must be automatically reported. Virtual Asset Service Providers (PSAVs) are also required to formalize authorization requests with the central bank by the same October 2026 deadline.
Entities
Banco Central do Brasil · Coaf · Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras · European Central Bank · Pix · Secretaria do Tesouro Nacional · TIPS
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- [● 19 SOURCES] Transfers of virtual assets to or from self-custodial wallets valued at US$ 10,000 or more must be reported to Coaf. abranet.org.br · imagemnews.com.br · gazetaderondonia.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +9 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] Cash foreign exchange operations involving the delivery or receipt of currency equal to or greater than US$ 10,000 must be automatically reported to Coaf. abranet.org.br · imagemnews.com.br · gazetaderondonia.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +9 more
- [● 19 SOURCES] The new cryptocurrency regulations will enter into force on October 1, 2026. abranet.org.br · imagemnews.com.br · gazetaderondonia.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · +9 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The Pix Automático system will be allowed to operate from salary accounts starting July 1, 2027. fin.org.br · portaloinformante.com.br · jornalempresasenegocios.com.br · grnews.com.br
- [● 18 SOURCES] The Banco Central announced new regulations for virtual asset services and anti-money laundering measures. abranet.org.br · imagemnews.com.br · valor.globo.com · www.cnnbrasil.com.br · aredacao.com.br · +8 more
- [● 15 SOURCES] Virtual Asset Service Providers (PSAVs) must formalize their authorization requests with the BC by October 1, 2026. imagemnews.com.br · gazetaderondonia.com.br · aredacao.com.br · destakjornal.com.br · www.infomoney.com.br · +7 more
- [● 3 SOURCES] The BC regulated hybrid billing, which combines a boleto barcode and a Pix QR Code. fin.org.br · grnews.com.br · portaloinformante.com.br
- [● 8 SOURCES] The Banco Central do Brasil and the European Central Bank (ECB) are starting a feasibility study to evaluate the integration of the Brazilian system with TIPS. portal.rbnfm.com.br · sidneysilva.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · expresso360.com.br · +3 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] The initiative aligns with the G20 Action Plan for Enhancing Cross-Border Payments. www.tokenpost.kr · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · expresso360.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br
- [● 4 SOURCES] The interconnection aims to make cross-border payments faster, more efficient, and lower in cost. www.tokenpost.kr · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · expresso360.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br
- [● 5 SOURCES] The feasibility study will evaluate technical, operational, legal, and business requirements for the connection. www.tokenpost.kr · www.brasilemfolhas.com.br · expresso360.com.br · maisfm.com · ubirataonline.com.br