News Brazil: New financial tools boost traditional bioeconomy projects in the Amazon
If you liked this story, share it with other people. The Brazil Restoration and Bioeconomy Finance Coalition (BRB FC), an alliance of NGOs, funders and financial institutions, aims to mobilize $10 ...
News Brazil: Household financial vulnerability rises in 22 Brazilian states
Household financial vulnerability worsened slightly in Brazil in the second quarter of 2026, rising an average of 1.01%, with deterioration recorded in 22 states, according to the Financial ...
News Brazil: Brazil’s Lula Launches Federal Anti-Crime Pilot in Rio de Janeiro
Lula unveiled a federal pilot plan against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro on 18 September 2026: highways, intelligence, finances — 16 days before the ...
News Brazil: Afya Limited to Host Afya Day 2026 on October 20th in Rio de Janeiro
BELO HORIZONTE, Brazil, October 01, 2026--Afya Limited (Nasdaq: AFYA; B3: A2FY34) ("Afya" or the "Company"), the leading medical education group and medical practice solutions provider in Brazil, today announced that it will host its Afya Day on October 20th, 2026. At the event, Afya's executives will present the company's strategic evolution, business priorities and perspectives for sustainable value creation. The recording of the event will be available on Afya's Investor Relations website.
News Brazil: Brazil's central bank shuts down $16-billion bank following federal fraud investigation
Brazil’s government on Tuesday shut down Banco Master, a bank worth up to $16 billion in assets, following a sprawling federal police fraud investigation. Central Bank executive Fabio Carlos Ferreira said in a statement that all assets belonging to Banco Master and its current and former administrators have been seized. The bank, which has faced liquidity problems for months, is now under the control of a government-appointed administrator.
News Brazil: Opening a Brazilian Bank Account as a Foreigner Starts With a Tax Number
How to open a bank account in Brazil as a foreigner in 2026: the CPF first, the documents residents and non-residents need, which banks accept the RNM ...
News Brazil: XRP Holds $1.50 as Brazil’s BTG Pactual Fund Shares Move Onto XRPL
XRP trades near $1.50, with analysts watching an hourly close above $1.54 for a potential move toward $1.70. CSD BR will mirror BTG Pactual fund ...
News Brazil: A Combined SMX and Ybyra Can Transform Brazil's Commodities Landscape
In a move poised to redefine Brazil's global commodities trade, SMX (Security Matters) (NASDAQ:SMX) Ltd. and Ybyrá Capital S.A. are inching closer to finalizing a game-changing partnership. Announced in December 2024, the Heads of Agreement between ...
News Brazil: Brazil Bars Major Pension Funds From Investing in Cryptocurrencies
Brazil's CMN prohibited a specific class of pension funds from using crypto in their reserve portfolios. The decision contrasts with moves by U.S. states allowing limited crypto exposure in pension ...
News Brazil: Brazil Outranks US in Crypto Adoption During Worst Bear Market Since 2022
Brazil tops Chainalysis' 2026 grassroots crypto adoption index, ranking above the US as crypto's market cap fell 50%.
News Brazil: Brazilian Bank Rebound Signal as Banco Bradesco Executive Panico Buys $784,288 in Shares
Panico's acquisition represents 31% of his prior equity stake, bringing his direct position to nearly 185,000 shares despite a significant gap between purchase and current market prices.
News Brazil: China Imposes Extra 55 Percent Tariff on Brazilian Beef From Oct. 1
Chinese officials announced that an additional 55 percent tariff will be imposed on Brazilian beef imports, effective Oct. 1. The South American country has exceeded its annual quota for imported beef ...
News Brazil: Brazil creates fewer formal jobs than expected in April
BRASILIA, May 28 (Reuters) - Brazil's economy created a net 85,888 formal jobs in April, data from the Labor Ministry showed on Thursday, well below the 230,000 net openings expected by economists ...
News Brazil: Working in Brazil: Jobs, Work Permits and Starting a Business
Working in Brazil in 2026: unemployment at a record-low 5.3%, minimum wage R$1,621, VITEM V work permits, digital nomad visa at US$1,500/month, MEI cap ...
News Brazil: Can Nu, which succeeded in Brazil, win in the US? — The 140 million-person financial empire's next challenge
Last time, we looked at why Nu was able to grow so significantly in Brazil.Summarizing its strengths, they were as follows:・Low customer acquisition and service delivery costs・Vast data accumulated from over 100 million customers・Deposits collected from a massive customer base・High profitability
News Brazil: CSD BR and Ripple Launch XRP Asset Tokenization in Brazil
CSD BR and Ripple are using the XRP Ledger to mirror financial asset records, starting with BTG Pactual fund shares in Brazil.
News Brazil: Major Ripple (XRP) Partnership Targeting Brazil’s $22 Trillion Financial Market Infrastructure
The partnership uses XRP Ledger to improve transparency and auditing without replacing CSD BR's official financial asset records.
News Brazil: Veolia Expands Operations in Brazil with Strategic Acquisition in the State of Alagoas
Strengthening its footprint in the Northeast of Brazil, increasing its capacities and amplifying its services portfolio, Veolia integrates leading regional waste management companies into its national ...
