Brazil’s Central Bank Extends Financial Rules to Crypto Firms

The Central Bank of Brazil announced new regulations extending existing financial sector rules to virtual asset service providers (VASPs), including cryptocurrency exchanges and payment platforms. The framework, set to take effect in February 2026, brings the digital asset market under the same compliance standards as traditional financial institutions. source: https://www.ethnews.com/brazils-central-bank-extends-financial-rules-to-crypto-firms/