Brazil: Central Bank of Brazil Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services
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Stage II of user identification requirements in Central Bank of Brazil Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services enters into force
On 2 February 2028, Stage II of the implementation period for anti-money laundering requirements in the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services enters into …
SourceStage I of user identification requirements in Central Bank of Brazil Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services enters into force
On 2 February 2027, Stage I of the implementation period for anti-money laundering requirements in the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services enters into f…
SourceProhibition on dealing with unauthorised entities and end of transition period in Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services enters into force
On 30 October 2026, the prohibition on dealing with unauthorised entities and the end of the transition period for active service providers in Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies provid…
SourceCentral Bank of Brazil Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services enters into force with grace period
On 2 February 2026, Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services enters into force. The Resolution sets out the obligations of authorised virtual-asset service p…
SourceCentral Bank of Brazil adopted Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services
On 10 November 2025, the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) adopted Resolution No. 520 regulating the formation and operation of companies providing virtual asset services. The Resolution sets out the obligations of authorised virtual-asset service provid…
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