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Explore Brazil’s crypto laws, including exchange oversight, taxes, AML rules, and how digital assets are regulated.

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Brazil Virtual Assets Legal Framework Lei nº 14.478/2022 Effective Details Draft Draft: Completed Intro Introduced: Completed Committee In committee: Completed Passed Passed: Completed Enacted Enacted: Completed Effective Effective: Current

Lei nº 14.478, de 21 de dezembro de 2022 — diretrizes para serviços de ativos virtuais e prestadoras de serviços de ativos virtuais

Brazil’s Law 14,478/2022 sets federal rules for virtual asset services and VASPs, requiring authorization, preserving CVM securities jurisdiction, and adding criminal/AML measures. BCB implementation rules are active.

Last action: May 29, 2026 - BCB instruction updated

Next: Oct 30, 2026 - Existing-provider transition deadline

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