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Brazil Central Bank releases crypto service provider list

The Central Bank of Brazil has launched a public consultation tool to identify institutions authorized to provide services related to virtual assets, such as cryptocurrencies. The initiative aims to increase transparency and protect consumers by allowing them to verify the regulatory status of service providers before engaging in activities like buying, selling, or storing digital assets.

The published list categorizes entities into two distinct groups. The first group consists of Virtual Asset Service Providers (SPSAVs) that have formally submitted applications for authorization. The second group includes banks and other financial institutions that are already authorized by the Central Bank and have communicated their readiness to offer virtual asset services.

Currently, 24 institutions are authorized to operate with crypto assets in Brazil, while 119 companies are awaiting analysis. Among those with pending applications are Binance, Coinbase, and Mercado Bitcoin. Notably, Higherway Tech Soluções had its application for an intermediary role denied by the regulator. Banks such as Itaú Unibanco, Bradesco, Banco do Brasil, BTG Pactual, and Safra are already authorized to act as intermediaries and custodians.

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BTG Pactual · Banco do Brasil · Binance · Bradesco · Brazil · Central Bank of Brazil · Coinbase · Itaú Unibanco · Mercado Bitcoin

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