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The regulation of virtual assets and cryptocurrencies in Brazil

January 13, 2026

Virtual assets, which include well-known cryptocurrencies, were recently regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil (BACEN – Banco Central do Brasil, or BCB) through Rules #519/2025, #520/2025, and #521/2025. This follows the enactment of Federal Statute #14,478/22 in 2022, which established “guidelines to be observed in the provision of virtual asset services and in the regulation of virtual asset service providers,” thereby inaugurating regulation on this matter in Brazil. The aforementioned law, however, was limited to establishing general guidelines and requiring prior authorization for companies to operate in the sector. It did not detail the procedure for obtaining this authorization or expressly designate the responsible regulatory body – though it was anticipated that this responsibility would fall to the BACEN.

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Requirements for Payment Institutions in Brazil Following the Recent Publications of BCB Rule #495/2025 and Joint Rule #14/2025

November 27, 2025

The Brazilian payments market has stood out for its intense innovation and growth, driven by the increasing digitalization of the economy and the demand for more agile and accessible financial solutions. The rise of new technologies, such as Pix , and the rise of a diverse ecosystem of payment institutions have radically transformed the country's financial landscape. In this dynamic context, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) plays an essential role as the main regulator and supervisor, aiming to ensure the soundness, efficiency, security, and transparency of operations within the Brazilian Payment System (SPB) .

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Brazil’s Sports Betting Act: Statute #14,740/2023 and the new paradigm for regulating gambling and betting

October 10, 2025

One of the most discussed topics in Brazil in recent years has been the introduction and rapid expansion of the sports betting market. Fixed-odds betting has overwhelmingly dominated this sector, becoming the leading sponsor of Brazilian football teams.

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Typologies of money laundering and terrorist financing by COAF

September 25, 2025

Preventing money laundering (ML) and terrorist financing (TF) is a global priority due to the threat these crimes pose to the integrity of financial systems, national security, and the socioeconomic stability of nations. In Brazil, the fight against these crimes is a key focus, driven by international commitments, robust domestic legislation, and the work of specialized bodies such as the Council for Financial Activities Control (COAF – Conselho de Controle de Atividades Financeiras), which is now also known as Brazil’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and operates under the Ministry of Finance.

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EXCELLENCE IN THE CODE OF CONDUCT

At the beginning of the millennium, when the so-called 1st compliance wave occurred, a document started to gain evidence: the Code of Conduct.

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MISCONDUCT – INHERITED OR MOLDED CHARACTER TRAITS

Some time ago, I came across an unusual situation ... there was a company that allowed its employees to use a taxi as a mean of transportation due to some need related to the company's business. There were no major controls and, oddly enough, a receipt from the taxi was not even required for accountability.

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In the fight against corruption, who is who in the world...

Although several governments are striving to combat and mitigate corruption and its consequences, since talking about eradicating corruption is an almost utopian task, it is important to know the world´s players in this fight.

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Corruption Perceptions Index 2019

Corruption Perceptions Index or simply CPI is an index created by a non-governmental organization named Transparency International (www.transparency.org), which, among other purposes, has set out to monitor countries' progress in fighting corruption around the world.

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Red Flags

Red flags mean situations that deserve special attention and that must be carefully observed by managers and, mandatorily, by compliance officers and auditors. In short, they are warning signs, which should not and cannot be ignored.

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How to proceed when paying something to a Government official?

This is certainly a question that concerns many managers and even many compliance officers or even those responsible for providing guidance within an organization.

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Critical Points in the process of adapting of LGPD

On the afternoon of February 19th, 2020, a webinar was held with the topic "Critical Points in the LGDP Suitability Process". Speakers of the webinar were: Alexandre Dalmasso, responsible for the Compliance area and lawyer Douglas Leite, our data privacy leader. The speakers used their experience in LGPD compliance projects to draw the audience's attention to the critical success factors in implementing a similar project.

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How all start

My name is Alexandre Dalmasso,  I have a law degree specializing in compliance. I started to interact with issues related to ethics and compliance in 2002, but only in 2005 is when I started to work totally dedicated to the topic. In Brazil, the topic called the attention of countless professionals over the past few years with the rampant growth of several training and certification courses, which is a great indicator for a country that has been trying to get rid of the taint of corruption in order to allow the sustained growth of the economy and foster the increase in employment and entrepreneurship opportunities.

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