REGULATION | Central Bank of Brazil to Tighten Crypto Transfers with 24-Hour Holds to Curb Fraud

The Central Bank of Brazil will require crypto service providers to delay transfers over $10,000 to overseas virtual-asset providers or self-custody wallets by up to 24 hours starting January 1, 2027, as part of new anti-fraud rules. This delay applies to both virtual assets and the Brazilian currency, and providers must notify customers and keep records of fraud attempts.

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