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Brazil Shuts 27 Prediction Markets, Citing Debt Risk

Brazilian regulators ordered the shutdown of 27 prediction market platforms, including Kalshi and Polymarket, deeming them illegal under current law.A new resolution will ban...

Brazil Delays Crypto Tax Rules Until After 2026 Election

Brazil's Finance Minister, Dario Durigan, will delay new crypto tax consultations until after the 2026 presidential election to avoid divisive policy changes.The government recently...

Brazil expands Pix payments to citizens in Argentina

Brazil's central bank has expanded its Pix instant payment system to include Brazilians living in Argentina, allowing for cross-border transactions.Pix is widely integrated with...

BRICS Rising: Lula and Modi Boost India-Brazil Trade Amid Global Shift

Brazilian President Lula da Silva arrived in India with a 300-person delegation aiming to double bilateral trade from $15 billion to $30-40 billion.Both leaders...

Brazil Sells $61B in US Treasuries, Buys Gold in 2026

Brazil sold $61 billion in U.S. Treasury securities in 2026, using the proceeds to purchase Gold.BRICS nations are leading a global shift, with the...

Brazil’s Crypto Market Surges 43% in 2025, Avg. Investment Hits $1,000

Crypto transaction volume in Brazil increased 43% year over year in 2025.The average investment per user surpassed $1,000, indicating growing investor commitment.Lower-risk crypto products...

Brazil VP: BRICS Seeks Dollar Alternative, Not Replacement

Brazil’s Vice President Geraldo Alckmin stated BRICS does not plan to replace the US dollar.BRICS aims to provide emerging economies with more influence and...

Brazil’s Itaú Recommends 1%-3% Bitcoin Allocation for Investors

Itáu Asset Management advises allocating 1% to 3% of investment portfolios to Bitcoin.Bitcoin offers diversification benefits due to its low correlation with traditional local...

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EU and NY regulators sign pact on stablecoin oversight

The European Banking Authority and the New York State Department of Financial Services have agreed to jointly supervise cross-border...

IRS Tax Refunds Stretched to June 2026 for Millions

IRS refund timelines are stretching into June 2026 for millions of American taxpayers, with the average federal refund at...

Microsoft’s new quantum chip is 1,000x more reliable

Microsoft announced its new Majorana 2 quantum chip is 1,000 times more reliable than its previous generation, achieving qubit...