Brazil Central Bank Bars Virtual Assets From eFX Payments

REGULATION | Brazil Prohibits Use of Crypto in Regulated Cross-Border FX Payment Settlements

Banco Central do Brasil (Central Bank of Brazil) has barred the use of cryptocurrencies in certain cross-border payment services, tightening oversight of international money transfers conducted through its regulated foreign-exchange framework. The Banco Central do Brasil said in a resolution published on April 30 2026 that virtual assets, including bitcoin and stablecoins, can no longer be used to settle transactions within the country’s Electro…

Brazil Bans Crypto in Cross-Border Payments - Invest In Crypto News

Central Bank of Brazil Issues Ban on Crypto Utilization As Part of Regulated Cross-Border Settlement System Key Takeaways: On April 30, the Central Bank of Brazil issued Resolution 561, banning crypto in cross-border payments. Analyst Victor Alfa notes this 2025-reviewed ban forces firms to abandon on-chain efficiency for fiat. Taking effect on October 1, the Central Bank will exclusively require fiat usage for foreign exchange flows. The Centra…

Brazil Moves to Restrict Crypto Payment Infrastructure

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Brazil Expands Crypto Regulation, Restricts Use In Cross

Brazil’s central bank has tightened crypto regulation by blocking virtual assets in certain cross-border payment services. The decision targets firms under the eFX framework and aims to keep international transfers within monitored foreign exchange systems under official oversight. Banco Central do Brasil issued Resolution No. 561 on Thursday. The rule updates existing eFX regulations. It […]

Brazil Shuts Crypto Out Of Regulated Cross-Border Payments As Stablecoin Pressure Explodes

Banco Central do Brasil has barred the use of virtual assets inside regulated international payment and transfer services under the country’s eFX framework, forcing those flows back through supervised foreign-exchange rails. The move targets the settlement layer of regulated cross-border payment providers. Under Resolution BCB No. 561, payments and receipts between an eFX provider and its foreign counterparty must move through a traditional fore…