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Brazil targets crypto fraud with up to 24-hour transfer hold

Published

9 August 2026

Topic

regulatory

Sectors

Fintech

Geography

Brazil

Source

Read at tradingview.com

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Fusion42 · 27 August 2026 · Fusion42 review

Brazil's central bank will require virtual asset service providers to impose up to 24-hour holds on transfers over $10,000 to foreign platforms or self-custody wallets starting January 1, 2027, as part of new measures to prevent crypto fraud.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.

◆ The Wire takeaway

Brazil’s 24-hour hold rule on large crypto transfers changes how you manage customer transactions and risk. You need to adjust your compliance and customer notification systems now to avoid disruptions and position for a tighter regulatory market.

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1 source · 9 Aug 2026

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