Brazil's Central Bank
Coverage of Brazil's Central Bank in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil Will Make Crypto Exchanges Hold Capital Like Banks
Brazil's central bank requires crypto exchanges to follow prudential rules like banks and brokerages, classified as 'Type 3', with capital and risk requirements starting in 2027.
- Brazil Lifts the Cap on Tap-to-Pay Pix, Squeezing Card Networks
Brazil's central bank has removed the R$500 limit on tap-to-pay Pix, enhancing its competition with contactless bank cards. The change positions Pix as a stronger rival in the payment systems market.
- Brazil’s Financial Morning Call for Thursday, June 18, 2026
The Ibovespa fell for a third consecutive day to 168,453 due to a hawkish US Federal Reserve impacting global markets, despite Brazil's central bank implementing its third consecutive rate cut to 14.25%. The article was published by The Rio Times.
- Brazil Cuts Rates to 14.25% but Toughens Its Inflation Message
Brazil's central bank reduced the benchmark Selic rate to 14.25% but adopted stronger language regarding inflation, indicating the rate-cutting cycle may be nearing its end.
- Hawkish Fed Tightens the Vise on Brazil’s Rate Cuts
The US Federal Reserve maintained interest rates but indicated a more hawkish stance under new chair Kevin Warsh, reducing Brazil's central bank's ability to continue rate cuts. The article highlights the narrowing window for Brazil's monetary policy adjustments.
- Brazil’s Stock Market Drifts to Its Floor Before Twin Rate Calls
The Ibovespa fell 0.45% to 169,648, marking a third consecutive decline as Brazil awaits rate decisions from the Fed and its central bank.
- Brazil Inflation Breaks Above Target, Clouding Hopes of Rate Cuts
Brazil's annual inflation rose to 4.72% in May, surpassing the central bank's 4.5% ceiling for the first time since October. The increase was driven by rising food and drink prices, despite easing transport costs, pushing above the bank's 3% target range and clouding prospects for interest rate cuts.
- Brazil's central bank bans stablecoin and crypto settlement in cross-border payments
Brazil's central bank has prohibited the use of stablecoins and cryptocurrencies for cross-border payment settlements. The decision aims to regulate digital currency usage in financial transactions.