Brazil's Central Bank Bans Stablecoin and Crypto Settlement for Cross-Border Payments

Brazil’s central bank has banned stablecoins and cryptocurrency from being used for settlement in cross-border payments. The restriction applies to fintechs and payment service providers, effectively closing the back-end payment rail for international transactions. However, individual cryptocurrency investors remain permitted to buy and hold digital assets.

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