The Central Bank of Brazil has announced a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency service providers, mandating that companies obtain licenses and adhere to foreign exchange and capital market rules. The framework requires crypto firms to maintain a minimum capital of 10.8 million reais (approximately $2 million), with certain business types needing at least 37.2 million reais (around $7 million). Non-compliance will result in operational bans, and foreign platforms must establish local entities to serve Brazilian customers. The regulations also integrate stablecoins and cross-border transfers into the foreign exchange regulatory system, imposing a $100,000 limit per transaction for self-custody wallet trades. Additionally, companies must submit monthly transaction data to the central bank starting in May. The new rules will take effect on February 2, 2025, with existing firms required to comply within nine months.