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Brazil’s largest lender becomes first bank to formalize crypto brokerage under new rules

CoinDesk·October 28, 2026·1 min read
Brazil’s largest lender becomes first bank to formalize crypto brokerage under new rules

Itaú Unibanco, Brazil's largest lender, notified the central bank of its crypto trading and custody operations on Tuesday, becoming the first bank to formalize crypto brokerage under new rules ahead of the Oct. 30 deadline. This move signals mainstream bank adoption of digital assets in Brazil.

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