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Domestic transfers unaffected

Moving crypto between two Brazil-regulated exchanges is not covered by the hold — only cross-border and self-custody exits are.

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The threshold

The rule applies once transfers reach $10,000, counted either as one transaction or several from the same sender on the same day.

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It follows a stablecoin ban

In May 2026, Brazil's central bank already barred stablecoins from settling cross-border payments directly.

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Compliance burden

Exchanges must now build risk-scoring, documented reviews and customer notifications before the January 2027 deadline.

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