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Brazilian banks expand crypto offerings as regulation takes hold
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Fusion42 · 7 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Brazilian banks Itaú, Nubank, and Banco do Brasil have expanded retail crypto offerings following Brazil's Central Bank implementation of a regulatory framework for virtual asset service providers in early 2026. These banks operate as intermediaries without holding cryptocurrencies on their own balance sheets, leveraging established compliance infrastructures to enter the market.
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Brazilian regulatory clarity has opened a secure path for banks to offer crypto without balance sheet risk. You should explore broker partnerships now to integrate crypto services under compliant, risk-managed frameworks.
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