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Brazilian Banks Expand Crypto Offerings as Regulation Takes Hold
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Fusion42 · 8 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Brazilian banks including Itaú, Nubank, and Banco do Brasil have significantly expanded their client-facing crypto offerings in 2025 and 2026, following the Legal Framework for Virtual Assets passed in 2022 and subsequent Central Bank resolutions enforcing licensing and compliance requirements by October 2026. Market volumes reached a record R$505.5 billion in 2025, with banks carefully avoiding proprietary crypto holdings while enabling client transactions and custody services.
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The clearer crypto rules in Brazil are opening doors for regulated banks to attract clients shifting from unlicensed providers. You need to act fast before the October deadline to position your company as a trusted, compliant alternative within Brazil's expanding crypto market.
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