Crypto Regulation in Brazil 2025
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In 2025, Brazil is shaping its regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies as directed by the Brazilian Virtual Assets Law (BVAL). The law became effective in 2023, and it is currently focusing on ensuring transparency, preventing money laundering, and protecting consumers from fraudsters. Brazil has legalised cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, but they are not considered legal tender.
The BVAL established taxation on cryptocurrency trading, which must be reported in the annual tax declaration. Brazil has embraced blockchain and cryptocurrency regulations, which have assisted millions of Brazilians in utilizing digital assets. Let’s explore the crypto regulations in Brazil that changed the topical landscape of digital assets in 2025.
Table of contents- Crypto Regulations in Brazil
- Unfolding Crypto Regulation in Brazil 2025
- Who Guides Crypto in Brazil?
- Crypto License in Brazil in 2025
- Crypto Tax in Brazil
- Crypto Adoption Rate in Brazil 2025
- Brazil Government Stance on Crypto
- Conclusion
- FAQs
June 30, 2025 – Central Bank Temporarily Ceases C&M Software
The Central Bank of Brazil immediately issued a notice to temporarily suspend C&M Software after discovering that hackers had stolen approximately $140 million (R$800 million).
June 17, 2025 – Introduction of Crypto Tracking Software
The National Secretariat of Public Security (SENASP) under Brazil’s Lula Government announced an initiative to track and monitor cryptocurrency transactions. The surveillance tool will be active on major blockchain networks, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Tron, Binance, Dash, etc.
June 12, 2025 – Brazil’s Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill passes First Committee
Brazil’s strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill 4501/2023 passed the first committee, pushing the country closer to holding $BTC as part of its national reserve. Bill Project No. 4,501 of 2024 “Provides for the formation of a Sovereign Strategic Reserve of Bitcoins by the Federal Government and other measures”, states the proposal of the bill.
June 12, 2025 – Crypto Tax
Under Provisional Measure 1303, a flat 17.5% tax now applies to all cryptocurrency gains, replacing the former progressive regime.
February 17, 2025 – Brazilian Superior Court of Justice (STJ) Subjects Crypto to Seizure in Enforcement Proceedings
The Superior Court of Justice in Brazil affirmed that Brazil’s lower courts subpoena crypto exchanges to trace and seize cryptocurrencies held by the debtor. This law was enacted after failing to identify a debtor’s traditional financial assets. It allows the courts to seize crypto assets potentially held by debtors.
Unfolding Crypto Regulation in Brazil 2025Brazil has enacted foundational legislation and is moving toward detailed operational rules and licensing requirements for cryptocurrency in 2025. The procedure is to develop recent implementations and finalize them after thorough examinations. Some key developments in crypto regulations are:
- The BVAL (Law no. 14,478/22) is the first crypto asset law in Brazil, which was implemented in June 2023. It redefines the crypto space in Brazil by defining ‘virtual asset service providers’ (VASPs) as a legal entity under the permitted conditions.
- BVAL had accompanying laws to enhance the framework for cryptocurrency, which were set to be published in 2025 after public consultations to gather feedback, which ended in February 2025. The Central Bank is leading this development, offering detailed guidelines for consumers in crypto trading.
- Brazil has enacted the licensing of crypto business, which requires registering as Digital Asset Service Providers (DASP) operating with the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) authorization. The future regulations in this category are anticipated to be finalized in 2025.
- After finalizing the new regulations in DASP, it will enhance consumer rights and mandate strong cybersecurity standards. In addition, it will require clear risk disclosures to prevent consumers from any tricks laid by the fraudsters.
- After gaining a boost in stablecoin utility, further regulations involve ensuring transparency, anti-money laundering, and curbing tax evasion. It aims to bring a long-term stable market for crypto with KYC and AML requirements for users.
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