The Central Bank of Brazil released draft rules on Monday to license and supervise institutional crypto infrastructure providers, launching a phased regulatory rollout through 2027.
The proposal introduces formal authorization requirements and tighter anti-money laundering controls for business-to-business virtual asset service providers operating in Brazil.
The framework targets firms that build and operate digital asset infrastructure for banks and financial companies rather than retail traders.
Regulators said the move aims to strengthen oversight, close compliance gaps, and align institutional crypto activity with Brazil’s broader financial supervision regime.
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Phased Authorization and AML Standards
According to consultation documents published by the central bank, institutional VASPs will need formal authorization to operate.
Once approved, companies will have 270 days to disclose activities and demonstrate compliance with operational and reporting standards. Supervisory procedures will expand gradually between 2026 and 2027.
Institutional participants are distinct from consumer-facing exchanges. Institutional participants manage custody, settlement, tokenization, and the underlying blockchain connections that financial institutions require.
As a large portion of the action takes place on either decentralized or private networks, regulators understood the challenges of oversight. Regulators emphasized that tailored compliance solutions are necessary to monitor global settlements and mitigate financial crime risks.
Global players such as Ripple, Fireblocks, and BitGo operate in this sector globally. The proposed regulations are intended to provide a clear set of expectations for similar entities that operate within Brazil’s financial system.
Phased Rollout Targets Systemic Risk Reduction
The Brazilian government is moving forward with simultaneous measures that affect digital asset markets. The Receita Federal is working on a draft measure that will tax some stablecoin transactions at 3.5%, targeting the use of stablecoins as dollar substitutes in payment and transfer transactions.
The central bank has already eased the rules for traditional banks to enter the crypto market. The new draft extends the regulations to the players in the background and enhances AML safeguards and requirements for resilience.
The regulators argue that this staged approach allows companies to adjust their compliance tools and reduce systemic risk.
Why This Matters
Brazil is implementing its crypto licensing in phases, hinting at a higher cost of compliance and more operating guidelines for major players in the institutional infrastructure.
The proposed stablecoin tax and AML regulations could have a ripple effect in cross-border settlements and how institutions interact with digital assets in Brazil.
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