Blockchain.RIO se consolida como plataforma permanente de infraestructura financiera digital en América Latina

Blockchain.RIO se consolida como plataforma permanente de infraestructura financiera digital; su edición 2026 será del 11 al 13 de agosto en Río de Janeiro.

• Blockchain.RIO is evolving into a permanent platform for digital financial infrastructure in Latin America, with its 2026 edition scheduled for August 11-13 in Rio de Janeiro.
• The initiative aims to connect businesses, regulators, and financial institutions to foster Brazil's participation in the global financial architecture, focusing on tokenization, stablecoins, and blockchain adoption.
• Blockchain.RIO has a significant track record, impacting over 100,000 people and aiming to strengthen Brazil and Latin America's role in the next generation of global financial infrastructure.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Infrastructure providers, Scalability, Emerging hubs, Tokenization platforms, Institutional capital inflows

Tags: #blockchainrio #tokenization #stablecoins #digitalfinance #latinamerica #financialinfrastructure #brazil #rwa #institutionaladoption

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The tariffs that just won’t die

• The article discusses the persistent revival of tariffs in the US under the Trump administration, despite legal challenges and voter dissatisfaction.
• New tariffs are being implemented through various statutes like Section 301 and the Smoot-Hawley Act, targeting countries like Brazil and Canada, and are expected to be further expanded.
• Despite claims of a manufacturing renaissance, evidence suggests tariffs are not the primary driver, while they increase consumer prices and create investment uncertainty.

Topics: Tariffs, Jurisdictions, Legal regulatory, Trade finance tokenization, Cross jurisdictional policy, Enforcement actions litigation

Tags: #tariffs #section301 #smoothawleytariffact #ustr #forcedlabor #manufacturing #consumerprices #tradedeficit #usmca #brazil

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Foxbit Accounts for Over 41% of Digital Dollar Traded in Brazil, Now Becomes Complete Financial Infrastructure for Banks and Fintechs

Foxbit announces the biggest repositioning in its history. The company launches a new website and co

• Foxbit has rebranded to Foxbit Infra, positioning itself as a comprehensive financial infrastructure provider for banks and fintechs in Brazil.
• The company aims to capture over half of the market for crypto and digital currency services in Brazil, leveraging its existing infrastructure and API-driven modular model.
• Foxbit Infra handles a significant portion of digital dollar trading (USDT/USDC) in Brazil and offers services including Crypto-as-a-Service, Liquidity Engine, Payment Layer, and Institutional Custody, with integrated compliance features.

Topics: Infrastructure providers, Institutional adoption, Blockchain usage, Tokenization platforms, Banking depository pilots, Ethereum evm l 1 s

Tags: #foxbitinfra #digitaldollar #brazil #fintech #banks #stablecoins #usdt #usdc #rwa #api

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Brazil’s Biggest Stock Exchange Launches Crypto Futures Options

Key Takeaways B3 launched call and put options on Bitcoin, Ether and Solana futures. The contracts settle into futures, not […] The post Brazil’s Biggest Stock Exchange Launches Crypto Futures Options appeared first on Coindoo.

• Brazil's stock exchange, B3, has launched call and put options on Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana futures, settling into futures contracts rather than spot tokens.
• This move signifies Brazil's effort to create a domestic venue for crypto risk management using familiar derivatives structures and Nasdaq's institutional benchmark.
• The launch aligns with Brazil's broader strategy of expanding regulated crypto products while simultaneously increasing supervision over stablecoin usage and cross-border transactions.

Topics: Institutional adoption, Jurisdictions, Blockchain usage, Banking depository pilots, Established hubs, Ethereum evm l 1 s

Tags: #b3 #brazil #cryptoderivatives #bitcoinfutures #etherfutures #solanafutures #options #regulatedmarket #nasdaqbenchmark #institutionalinvestors

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Tether Invests $20 Million in Mercado Bitcoin to Fuel Expansion Across Latin America

Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin has raised $20 million in fresh investment from USDT stablecoin issuer Tether.

• Tether is investing $20 million in Brazilian crypto exchange Mercado Bitcoin to expand blockchain-based financial services across Latin America.
• Mercado Bitcoin, serving 4.5 million users, offers a broad financial platform including trading, tokenized products, credit, lending, and stablecoin payments.
• The investment will fuel expansion in payments infrastructure, tokenized investment products, lending, on-chain capital markets, and international growth.

Topics: Asset types, Institutional adoption, Integration with defi, Stablecoins digital cash, Asset manager initiatives, Rwa collateral lending

Tags: #tether #mercadobitcoin #latinamerica #stablecoin #tokenization #onchainfinance #investment #expansion #financialservices #brazil

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Brazil Bans Crypto Campaign Donations, Citing Transparency Gaps Ahead of October Elections

TLDR: Brazil has prohibited cryptocurrency campaign donations to parties and candidates since December 2019. The TSE’s Resolution 23.607/2019 requires all donations to be fully identifiable by oversight agencies. Online crowdfunding is permitted on TSE-authorized platforms, provi...

• Brazil has prohibited cryptocurrency campaign donations to political parties and candidates since 2019, citing transparency concerns.
• The Superior Electoral Court's resolution requires all donations to be fully identifiable, a standard cryptocurrencies struggle to meet due to their pseudonymous nature.
• While crypto donations are banned, online crowdfunding is permitted under strict donor identification rules, with violations leading to fines and potential abuse of power charges.

Topics: Legal regulatory, Political endorsements opposition, Compliance, Securities law classification, Pro innovation government policy, Aml antimoneylaundering, Kyc proof of identity

Tags: #brazil #cryptodonations #electionfinance #transparency #tse #federalpublicministry #crowdfunding #compliance #virtualcurrencies

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Trace Finance Raises $32M To Expand Stablecoin Settlement Rails

Trace Finance has raised $32 million to expand regulated stablecoin settlement infrastructure across Brazil, the US and other emerging markets.

• Trace Finance has secured $32 million in Series A funding to enhance its regulated stablecoin settlement infrastructure, focusing on Brazil, the US, and emerging markets.
• The company aims to bridge local banking systems with stablecoin settlement, offering enterprises faster value transfer, FX handling, and compliance.
• This funding round highlights the growing institutional interest in stablecoins for payment, treasury, and settlement use cases beyond crypto-native trading.

Topics: Asset types, Infrastructure providers, Integration with defi, Stablecoins digital cash, Tokenization platforms, On chain treasury management

Tags: #tracefinance #stablecoinsettlement #crossborderpayments #brazil #coinfund #pix #regulatedinfrastructure #emergingmarkets #fintech

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Why Fixed-Income Investors Should Consider Going Global

Here’s where to find opportunities beyond US bonds.

• Global bond markets in 2026 are experiencing heightened volatility due to geopolitical tensions, tariff uncertainty, and a weakening dollar, prompting a discussion on diversifying beyond US bonds.
• The US faces significant fiscal challenges with large deficits and a potential dollar depreciation, making international markets, including emerging economies like Brazil and Australia, more attractive for investors.
• Caution is advised for countries with populist policies that lead to unorthodox monetary and fiscal measures, such as Turkey, due to potential long-term economic damage.

Topics: Jurisdictions, Market cycles macro sensitivity, Public debt, Established hubs, Emerging hubs, Interest rate sensitivity, Inflation recession impact, Tokenized us treasuries, Global sovereign bond tokenization

Tags: #globalbonds #ustreasuries #geopoliticaltensions #tariffuncertainty #weakeningdollar #fiscaldiscipline #emergingmarkets #brazil #australia #populism

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