How New Brazilian Forex Rules Could Shake Up Crypto Operations
The Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) is making major reforms to the country’s foreign exchange (forex) system, as described in Law No. 14,286/2021. Although the changes mainly focus on electronic forex (eFX) platforms, they could also have a significant impact on crypto operations. Related Reading: Research Flags Bitcoin Nation-State FOMO—27 In, 13 About To Join […]
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