BC publishes rules on virtual asset information in the foreign exchange market

On June 18, 2026, the Central Bank of Brazil (“BC“) published BCB Resolution No. 574, which amends BCB Resolution No. 277, of December 31, 2022, regulating the foreign exchange market. The resolution provides for the reporting of information relating to virtual asset transactions in this market.

BCB Resolution No. 574 introduces Article 82-A to BCB Resolution No. 277 to establish that institutions authorized to operate in the foreign exchange market must submit, to the BC, the information set out in Annex II-A regarding virtual asset transactions in the foreign exchange market.

Such information relates to:

• international payments or transfers involving virtual assets;
• transfers of virtual assets between a client of a virtual asset service provider and the issuer of a card or other electronic payment instrument for international use; and
• transfers of virtual assets to or from a self-custodied wallet that do not involve international payments or transfers using virtual assets.

The reporting obligation covers transactions carried out as of November 3, 2026. The relevant information must be submitted by the fifth day of the month following the transaction, as defined by the BC.

BCB Resolution No. 574 entered into force on the date of its publication.

Read BCB Resolution No. 574 in full on the BC’s website.

Demarest’s Banking and Finance team remains available to provide any further clarification on the matter.