The post Brazil’s New Crypto Regulations Aim to Integrate and Secure the Sector appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Rongchai Wang Nov 18, 2025 12:21 Brazil introduces a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework, enhancing legal certainty and security, and aligning with global standards. The framework impacts both local and international crypto firms. Brazil is making significant strides in regulating the cryptocurrency sector by introducing a comprehensive new framework. This move aims to provide legal certainty and integrate crypto activities into the financial sector, according to Chainalysis. The framework sets a tight deadline for compliance by February 2026, with a nine-month grace period, urging firms to adapt swiftly. Details of the New Framework The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) has operationalized the 2022 Virtual Assets Law through three resolutions, maintaining its role as the primary regulator alongside the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) for securities-like tokens. The resolutions, numbered 519, 520, and 521, establish a framework requiring firms to obtain authorization as Sociedades Prestadoras de Serviços de Ativos Virtuais (SPSAVs). This applies to both domestic and international firms, mandating a local presence or partnership with a licensed entity. Key Compliance Requirements To secure authorization, firms must adhere to stringent requirements, including anti-money laundering measures, public transparency, and meeting capital thresholds between R$10.8 million and R$37.2 million. Additional mandates involve governance, data protection, and third-party agreements, all under the supervision of the BCB. Impact on Cross-Border Transactions The new regulations also address cross-border virtual asset transfers, capturing stablecoins under foreign exchange rules. This change ensures that activities such as international payments and transfers involving virtual assets are regulated, with requirements for client identification and transaction monitoring. Cybersecurity and Risk Management Given the historical exposure to cyber threats, the framework emphasizes cybersecurity, requiring firms to implement identity management and incident response plans. The BCB also mandates rigorous testing and monitoring of smart contracts, aiming to prevent… The post Brazil’s New Crypto Regulations Aim to Integrate and Secure the Sector appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Rongchai Wang Nov 18, 2025 12:21 Brazil introduces a comprehensive crypto regulatory framework, enhancing legal certainty and security, and aligning with global standards. The framework impacts both local and international crypto firms. Brazil is making significant strides in regulating the cryptocurrency sector by introducing a comprehensive new framework. This move aims to provide legal certainty and integrate crypto activities into the financial sector, according to Chainalysis. The framework sets a tight deadline for compliance by February 2026, with a nine-month grace period, urging firms to adapt swiftly. Details of the New Framework The Banco Central do Brasil (BCB) has operationalized the 2022 Virtual Assets Law through three resolutions, maintaining its role as the primary regulator alongside the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM) for securities-like tokens. The resolutions, numbered 519, 520, and 521, establish a framework requiring firms to obtain authorization as Sociedades Prestadoras de Serviços de Ativos Virtuais (SPSAVs). This applies to both domestic and international firms, mandating a local presence or partnership with a licensed entity. Key Compliance Requirements To secure authorization, firms must adhere to stringent requirements, including anti-money laundering measures, public transparency, and meeting capital thresholds between R$10.8 million and R$37.2 million. Additional mandates involve governance, data protection, and third-party agreements, all under the supervision of the BCB. Impact on Cross-Border Transactions The new regulations also address cross-border virtual asset transfers, capturing stablecoins under foreign exchange rules. This change ensures that activities such as international payments and transfers involving virtual assets are regulated, with requirements for client identification and transaction monitoring. Cybersecurity and Risk Management Given the historical exposure to cyber threats, the framework emphasizes cybersecurity, requiring firms to implement identity management and incident response plans. The BCB also mandates rigorous testing and monitoring of smart contracts, aiming to prevent…