Brazil Central Bank to ban self-custody stablecoins as BRL collapses against the USD
Brazil’s Central Bank (BCB) has unveiled a proposal to effectively ban the transfer of stablecoins to self-custody wallets. This happens amid the Brazilian Real (BRL) hitting an all-time low against the US Dollar (USD), raising local economic concerns, as Finbold reported. The draft regulation aims to tighten control over cryptocurrency operations, in particular foreign-backed stablecoins, aligning them with traditional financial regulations. Brazil’s Central Bank targets stablecoins and self-custody On November 29, the BCB released a public consultation proposal to include virtual asset service providers (VASPs) in the foreign exchange (forex) market regulations. The move specifically targets stablecoins pegged to foreign currencies, like the USD-backed Tether (USDT), which is widely used in Brazil. Picks for you Why Bitcoin coul...