Brazil’s central bank is moving forward with a regulatory framework for institutional virtual asset service providers (VASPs), which will outline licensing and compliance standards with a phased implementation expected to conclude by 2027. This initiative aims to enhance oversight of crypto firms, particularly those serving other businesses, such as Ripple, Fireblocks, and Bitgo. As part of the broader effort to regulate the crypto market, the central bank has also streamlined rules allowing traditional banks to engage in this space and is finalizing criteria for crypto firms to report their activities, reflecting an increasing focus on compliance and regulatory clarity.
Central Bank of Brazil to regulate institutional VASPs by 2027
