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Brazil Supreme Court building with crypto symbols, reviewing cryptocurrency ban for election campaigns.
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Brazil Supreme Court Reconsiders Cryptocurrency Ban in Election Campaigns: A Pivotal Review

January 26, 2026 j n

Brasília, Brazil, March 2025: In a significant development for digital asset regulation and political finance, a judge on Brazil’s Federal Supreme Court (STF) has initiated a formal review of election rules, specifically targeting the existing prohibition on using cryptocurrency in political campaigns. This review, expected to conclude by late March, arrives just months before the […]

Ripio exchange leads stablecoin and real-world asset tokenization in Latin American markets
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Ripio’s Strategic Expansion: How the Brazilian Exchange is Pioneering Stablecoin and RWA Tokenization Across Latin America

January 21, 2026 j n

In a significant move for Latin American cryptocurrency markets, Brazilian exchange Ripio announced on November 15, 2024, a major strategic expansion into stablecoin development and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization. The company’s CEO, Sebastian Serrano, declared this initiative as positioning for what he calls “the decade of stablecoins,” with substantial investments targeting regional financial infrastructure transformation. […]

Revolut secures banking license in Peru for Latin America expansion and crypto services.
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Revolut Secures Pivotal Banking License in Peru to Accelerate Latin American Expansion

January 19, 2026 j n

LONDON, UK – In a strategic move set to reshape the Latin American financial landscape, London-based digital banking giant Revolut has officially secured a full banking license from Peruvian regulators. This pivotal authorization, confirmed in early 2025, transforms the neobank’s operational status in the country, enabling it to offer a complete suite of regulated banking […]