Brazilian Law No. 14,286 of 2021 (Brazilian FX Framework / Marco Legal Cambial) — basis on which Res. BCB 521 integrates crypto into FX
statute · Congresso Nacional · 2021-12-29· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This law establishes the new legal framework for the Brazilian foreign exchange market. It covers operations involving foreign capital in Brazil, Brazilian capital abroad, and related reporting to the Central Bank.
Gap or ambiguity: The law provides a general framework for foreign exchange but does not explicitly mention crypto-assets. It delegates the definition of specific operational and security requirements for new FX modalities to the Central Bank.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Lei nº 14.286, de 29 de Dezembro de 2021”
source ↗Brazilian BCB Circular No. 3,978 of 2020 — AML / KYC / financial-crime compliance (covers VASPs by extension)
regulation · BCB · 2020-01-23· 1/2 anchored
In force
Scope: This regulation establishes AML/KYC and financial-crime compliance policies. Its scope extends to Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) by interpretation.
Gap or ambiguity: As a general financial crime rule extended to VASPs, it may lack specific technical standards for on-chain monitoring (KYT). This creates an opportunity for certifiers to establish best practices for compliance.
SkyInsights — AML / KYTSkynet — Threat Monitoring
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Requires AML / KYT
“`exige_kyt_aml` → `['skyinsights_aml_kyt']`”
source ↗SFN Security Manual
guidance · BCB · —· 1/3 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This guidance outlines the technical and security framework for Brazil's National Financial System Network (RSFN). It covers data communication, accredited IT service providers (PSTIs), and systems like the Pix instant payment network.
Gap or ambiguity: The text references a 'SFN Security Manual' but does not detail its specific requirements. A certifier would need to analyze the full manual to define the scope for compliance audits or accreditation support services for participants.
Due DiligenceIndependent CertificationRegulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“PSTIs em processo de credenciamento definido na Resolução BCB Nº 498/2025 e aderentes à IN 664/2025”
source ↗CVM Deliberation No. 850 of 2020
regulation · CVM · 2020-04-07· 1/2 anchored
RegistrationIn force
Scope: This rule delegates authority to the CVM's Superintendence of Securities Registration (SRE) to grant exemptions from registration for public offerings of certain open-end FIDC quotas, provided they follow the rules for restricted effort offerings.
Gap or ambiguity: The text is a procedural rule for traditional securities (FIDCs) and does not mention or apply to crypto-assets. It presents no gaps or opportunities for crypto-related certification.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“que esta Deliberação entra em vigor na data de sua publicação.”
source ↗CVM Instruction No. 358 of January 3, 2002
regulation · CVM · 2002-01-03· 2/2 anchored
In force
Scope: This instruction regulates the disclosure of material facts by publicly-held companies. It also establishes rules and prohibitions on the trading of securities by insiders to prevent the use of privileged information.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm predates crypto-assets and does not address them. A key ambiguity is how its principles on material fact disclosure and insider trading apply to crypto-assets that may be deemed securities.
Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Art. 27. Esta Instrução entra em vigor 90 (noventa) dias após sua publicação no Diário Oficial da União.”
Deadline type
“Art. 24. A aprovação da política de divulgação de ato ou fato relevante e dos procedimentos da companhia aberta previstos no art. 16 deverá ser efetivada em até sessenta dias após a entrada em vigor da presente Instrução.”
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 561 of 2026
regulation · BCB · 2026-04-30
Scope: The provided text is a generic webpage from the Central Bank of Brazil and does not contain the substantive content of the regulation.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 520 of 2025
regulation · BCB · 2025-11-10· 0/7 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This resolution establishes a licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Brazil. It defines VASP categories, operational rules, governance, and asset segregation requirements.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm requires a technical certification by an independent entity as a condition for operation. However, the specific technical standards and qualification criteria for this certification are yet to be defined in a future regulation.
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source ↗Brazilian Receita Federal Normative Instruction No. 1,888 of 2019 (crypto-asset reporting obligation to RFB)
regulation · RFB · 2019-05-03· 1/4 anchored
RegistrationIn force
Scope: This rule mandates the reporting of crypto-asset transactions to Brazil's federal tax authority (RFB). It applies to Brazilian exchanges and to individuals/entities transacting above a certain threshold on foreign exchanges or P2P.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm requires reporting the value of operations in BRL but does not specify a valuation methodology for non-fiat transactions like crypto-to-crypto swaps or donations. This creates a gap for standardized valuation practices.
SkyInsights — AML / KYT
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Art. 13. Esta Instrução Normativa entra em vigor na data de sua publicação no Diário Oficial da União e produz efeitos a partir de 1º de agosto de 2019.”
source ↗CMN Resolution No. 5,042 of November 25, 2022
regulation · CMN · 2022-11-25· 4/5 anchored
LicensingIn force2022-12-31
Scope: This resolution establishes the guiding principles for operations in the foreign exchange market. It mandates that institutions must obtain prior authorization from the Central Bank of Brazil to operate.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation sets high-level principles for security and compliance (Art. 3 & 4) without specifying technical standards. This leaves a gap for certifiers to define and audit best practices for meeting these principles.
Regulatory Compliance SupportSkyInsights — AML / KYT
Evidence (4) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Para realizarem operações no mercado de câmbio, as instituições financeiras e demais instituições autorizadas a funcionar pelo Banco Central do Brasil devem obter autorização prévia do Banco Central do Brasil.”
Status
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 31 de dezembro de 2022.”
Principal deadline
“Art. 9º Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 31 de dezembro de 2022.”
Deadline type
“Art. 9º Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 31 de dezembro de 2022.”
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 552, of March 3, 2026, amends BCB Resolutions No. 28, of October 23, 2020; 51, of December 16, 2020; 65, of January 26, 2021; 85, of April 8, 2021; 93, of May 6, 2021; 155, of October 14, 2021; 260, of November 22, 2022; 343, of October 4, 2023; and 432, of November 13, 2024, to include virtual asset service providers authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil in their scopes of application.
regulation · BCB · 2026-03-03· 0/2 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This resolution amends several prior BCB norms to include virtual asset service providers (VASPs) authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil in their scopes of application.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is only a title and website boilerplate, not the regulation's substance. It is unclear which specific requirements from the nine amended resolutions will now apply to VASPs.
source ↗Normative Instruction RFB No. 1,751, of October 16, 2017
regulation · RFB · 2017-10-16
Scope: The provided text is a system error message and does not contain any regulatory content.
Gap or ambiguity: The text is a system error message ('Forbidden! You do not have permission...') and lacks any substantive information about the regulation.
source ↗Communiqué No. 44,424, of December 19, 2025, Communicates procedures and deadlines for version 5.12, ordinary, of the SFN Services Catalog.
guidance · BCB · 2025-12-19
Scope: The provided text is a search results page from the regulator's website. It does not contain the content of the specified norm and is unrelated to crypto-assets.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 432, of November 13, 2024, establishes the remuneration policy for administrators of securities brokers, securities distributors, foreign exchange brokers, consortium administrators and payment institutions authorized to operate by the BC.
regulation · BCB · 2024-11-13
Scope: This resolution establishes the remuneration policy for administrators of traditional financial institutions, such as securities brokers and payment institutions.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text does not address crypto-assets or related services. Its scope is limited to remuneration policies for specific, non-crypto financial entities.
source ↗Receita Federal Normative Instruction No. 2,291 of 2025 (DeCripto) — Crypto-Asset Declaration via e-CAC; aligns Brazil with OECD CARF
regulation · RFB · 2025-11-14
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is a '404 Not Found' error page from the regulator's website. The actual content of the regulation is missing, making its requirements indeterminable.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 119 of 2021 — current AML/CFT framework for BCB-regulated institutions (replaces Circular 3,978/2020)
regulation · BCB · 2021-06-04· 4/5 anchored
LicensingIn force2021-09-01
Scope: This resolution amends the general AML/CFT framework for financial institutions regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil. It refines client identification (KYC) and qualification procedures, such as assessing financial capacity.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm provides a general AML framework but lacks specific guidance for crypto-assets. It does not address how to apply traditional KYC principles to challenges like unhosted wallets or DeFi protocols.
SkyInsights — AML / KYT
Evidence (4) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“dispõe sobre a política, os procedimentos e os controles internos a serem adotados pelas instituições autorizadas a funcionar pelo Banco Central do Brasil”
Status
“Art. 2º Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 1º de setembro de 2021.”
Principal deadline
“Art. 2º Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 1º de setembro de 2021.”
Deadline type
“Art. 2º Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 1º de setembro de 2021.”
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 155, of October 14, 2021 - Provides for principles and procedures to be adopted in the relationship with customers and users of products and services by consortium administrators and payment institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil.
regulation · BCB · 2021-10-14· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution sets principles and procedures for customer relationships for consortium administrators and payment institutions. It is a general conduct rule, not specific to crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text does not contain the body of the regulation, only its title and website boilerplate. It is unclear how these general customer relationship principles apply to payment institutions that may offer crypto-asset services.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 65, of January 26, 2021, provides for the compliance policy of consortium administrators and payment institutions.
regulation · BCB · 2021-01-26· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This regulation establishes the compliance policy requirements for consortium administrators and payment institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is only a title and website boilerplate, not the regulation's content. It is unclear how these general compliance rules apply to the specific risks of crypto-asset operations.
source ↗Normative Instruction RFB No. 1,863, of December 27, 2018
regulation · RFB · 2018-12-27
Scope: This act excludes a specific legal entity from a special tax installment plan due to non-payment. The text does not contain any provisions related to crypto-assets.
source ↗BCB Normative Instruction No. 701 of 2026 — technical-certification requirements by independent qualified firms for crypto-asset intermediation/custody licenses (anchors Res. 520 arts. 20 and 23)
regulation · BCB · 2026-01-22· 4/9 anchored
LicensingImplementing2026-02-02
Scope: This norm details the requirements for a mandatory technical certification by an independent firm. This certification is a prerequisite for entities seeking to provide crypto-asset intermediation and custody services in Brazil.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation requires certification by an 'independent qualified company' but does not specify the required credentials or standards for the certifier. This creates an opportunity for firms to establish best practices and define what constitutes a qualified technical certification.
Due DiligenceIncident ResponseIndependent CertificationL1 Chain AuditPenetration TestingProof of ReservesRegulatory Compliance SupportSecurity GuidanceSkyInsights — AML / KYTSkynet — Threat MonitoringSmart Contract Audit
Evidence (4) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Esta Instrução Normativa entra em vigor em 2 de fevereiro de 2026.”
Principal deadline
“Esta Instrução Normativa entra em vigor em 2 de fevereiro de 2026.”
Deadline type
“Esta Instrução Normativa entra em vigor em 2 de fevereiro de 2026.”
Requires technical audit
“A certificação técnica a ser elaborada por entidade independente de que tratam os arts. 21, caput, 22, § 2º, e 23, § 3º, da Resolução BCB nº 520, de 2025, deverá consistir em parecer conclusivo asseverando a adequação da instituição interessada”
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 14,754 of 2023 — taxation of offshore financial holdings; equates foreign-held crypto-assets to foreign financial investments (15%)
statute · Congresso Nacional · 2023-12-12· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This law establishes the tax treatment for income earned by Brazilian residents from offshore investments. It equates crypto-assets held abroad with financial investments, subjecting them to a 15% income tax.
Gap or ambiguity: The law is focused on taxation and does not specify technical or operational requirements for crypto-asset platforms. It may create ambiguity regarding the valuation of crypto-assets for tax purposes.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Lei nº 14.754, de 12 de Dezembro de 2023”
source ↗CVM Instruction No. 476 of 2009
regulation · CVM · 2009-01-16· 2/4 anchored
RegistrationIn force
Scope: This instruction establishes a simplified regime for public offerings of specific securities with restricted distribution efforts. These offerings are exempt from full registration but are limited to qualified investors.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation was issued in 2009 and does not contemplate crypto-assets. It is unclear whether tokenized securities could qualify for this simplified offering regime, creating a significant regulatory gap.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“As ofertas públicas distribuídas com esforços restritos estão automaticamente dispensadas do registro de distribuição de que trata o caput do art. 19 da Lei nº 6.385, de 1976.”
Status
“Esta Instrução entra em vigor na data de sua publicação.”
source ↗Receita Federal Normative Instruction No. 1,500 of 2014 — consolidated rules on Brazilian individual income tax (basis for crypto capital-gains taxation)
regulation · RFB · 2014-10-29
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 8,981 of 1995 — individual capital-gains tax rules; basis for crypto sales taxation with R$35k monthly exemption
statute · Congresso Nacional · 1995-01-20· 1/2 anchored
SilentIn force
Scope: This law establishes general capital gains tax rules for individuals. It is not specific to crypto but serves as the basis for taxing gains from crypto sales in Brazil.
Gap or ambiguity: The law is a general tax statute from 1995 and was not designed for crypto-assets. Its application to crypto is based on interpretation by tax authorities, which can create ambiguity.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“The law is a general tax statute from 1995 and was not designed for crypto-assets.”
source ↗Brazilian Receita Federal Normative Instruction No. 2,228 of 2024 (updated crypto-asset reporting; supersedes 1888 from 2025)
regulation · RFB · 2024-10-01· 0/2 anchored
Implementing
Scope: This normative instruction by Brazil's tax authority (RFB) updates crypto-asset reporting requirements. It is set to supersede the previous rule (IN 1888) starting in 2025.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is a system error message, not the legal text of the regulation. No specific requirements, definitions, or technical standards can be determined from the input.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 521 of 2025
regulation · BCB · 2025-11-10· 1/5 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This regulation integrates Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) into Brazil's foreign exchange market framework. It establishes rules and reporting requirements for international payments and transfers involving virtual assets.
Gap or ambiguity: Art. 30 allows the regulator to require a technical certification from an independent company for IT infrastructure. The specific standards for this certification are not defined, creating an opportunity for certifiers.
Due DiligenceIndependent CertificationL1 Chain AuditRegulatory Compliance SupportSkyInsights — AML / KYTSmart Contract Audit
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Requires AML / KYT
“A prestadora de serviços de ativos virtuais deve identificar o proprietário de carteira autocustodiada, implementar e ter documentados os processos para verificar a origem e o destino dos ativos virtuais nas operações de que trata o caput.”
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 337 of August 22, 2023
regulation · BCB · 2023-08-22· 4/5 anchored
LicensingIn force2023-11-01
Scope: This resolution amends Brazil's foreign exchange (FX) market regulations. It updates the classification codes for reporting FX operations, including adding a specific code for 'Virtual assets'.
Gap or ambiguity: The rule adds a reporting code for 'Virtual assets' under 'Trade in goods' but fails to define the term. This creates ambiguity for FX operators on what qualifies and how to value such transactions.
SkyInsights — AML / KYT
Evidence (4) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“a instituição autorizada a operar no mercado de câmbio deve ajustar informação já prestada pelo cliente relativa à operação de câmbio.”
Status
“Art. 4º Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 1º de novembro de 2023.”
Principal deadline
“Art. 4º Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 1º de novembro de 2023.”
Deadline type
“Art. 4º Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 1º de novembro de 2023.”
source ↗Normative Instruction SRF No. 672, of August 30, 2006
regulation · SRF · 2006-08-30
Scope: This instruction regulates the tax declaration (DPREV) for pension plans, life insurance, and retirement funds. It is not related to crypto-assets.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 492, of August 14, 2025 - Amends BCB Resolution No. 278, of December 31, 2022, to provide for foreign credit operations, including in the form of sustainable bonds, and BCB Resolution No. 279, of December 31, 2022, to provide for the provision of information on Brazilian capital abroad in the form of sustainable bonds.
regulation · BCB · 2025-08-14
Scope: This resolution amends regulations for foreign credit operations and the reporting of Brazilian capital abroad, specifically in the form of sustainable bonds. The text does not mention crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is website boilerplate and does not contain the actual normative content of the resolution. Analysis of specific requirements is not possible.
source ↗Brazilian CVM Resolution No. 175 of 2022 — investment funds, includes provisions for crypto-asset funds
regulation · CVM · 2022-12-23· 0/2 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This resolution provides the general framework for investment funds in Brazil. It contains specific provisions for funds investing in crypto-assets.
source ↗CVM Instruction No. 409 of August 18, 2004
regulation · CVM · 2004-08-18· 2/4 anchored
RegistrationIn force
Scope: This 2004 instruction establishes the general rules for the constitution, administration, operation, and registration of traditional investment funds in Brazil. It does not apply to specific fund types like private equity or real estate funds.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation was written before the existence of crypto-assets and does not address them. This creates a gap regarding how crypto-assets should be classified, custodied, and risk-managed within the traditional fund structures it governs.
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Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“O funcionamento do fundo depende do prévio registro na CVM, o qual será procedido através do envio, pelo administrador, dos documentos previstos no art. 8º, através do Sistema de Envio de Documentos disponível na página da CVM na rede mundial de computadores, e considerar-se-á automaticamente concedido na data constante do respectivo protocolo de envio.”
Status
“INSTRUÇÃO CVM N.º 409, DE 18 DE AGOSTO DE 2004.”
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 260, of November 22, 2022 - Provides for the internal control systems of consortium administrators and payment institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil.
regulation · BCB · 2022-11-22· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution establishes rules for the internal control systems of consortium administrators and payment institutions authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation does not explicitly address crypto-assets. It focuses on internal controls for traditional financial entities, not crypto-asset service providers.
source ↗CVM Deliberation No. 818 of 2019
regulation · CVM · 2019-04-30· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This rule waives the requirement for prior CVM approval of advertising materials for registered public offerings of securities. Materials must instead be submitted to the CVM within one business day after their use.
Gap or ambiguity: By shifting from pre-approval to post-review, the rule increases the liability of offering participants for non-compliant advertising. This creates an opportunity for independent review services to validate materials against CVM guidelines before publication.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“que esta Deliberação entra em vigor na data de sua publicação.”
source ↗SRF Normative Instruction No. 267, of December 23, 2002
regulation · SRF · 2002-12-23
Scope: This regulation provides procedures for taxpayers to challenge tax assessments from the Federal Revenue Secretariat. The text is unrelated to crypto-assets.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 93, of May 6, 2021, provides for the internal audit activity in consortium administrators and payment institutions.
regulation · BCB · 2021-05-06· 2/7 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This resolution mandates internal audit activities for various financial institutions. An amendment will extend these requirements to virtual asset service providers (VASPs) starting in March 2026.
Gap or ambiguity: The rule requires internal audits to evaluate the 'safeguarding of assets' and the effectiveness of information systems. It lacks specific technical standards for auditing crypto-native systems, creating an opportunity for certifiers to establish best practices.
Incident ResponsePenetration TestingSecurity GuidanceSkynet — Threat Monitoring
Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Esta Resolução regulamenta a atividade de auditoria interna nas seguintes instituições autorizadas a funcionar pelo Banco Central do Brasil:”
Status
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 1º de junho de 2021.”
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 279 of 2022 — FX market rules (amended by Res. 521)
regulation · BCB · 2022-12-31· 2/2 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution establishes mandatory reporting requirements for Brazilian residents holding assets abroad, including virtual assets. It defines the thresholds and deadlines for annual and quarterly declarations to the Central Bank of Brazil.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation requires reporting on 'virtual assets' but does not provide a specific definition or a methodology for their valuation. This creates ambiguity for declarants and an opportunity for third-party services to establish consistent valuation practices for reporting.
Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Art. 20. Esta Resolução entra em vigor na data de sua publicação.”
Deadline type
“A prestação de informações deve ser feita em declarações anual e trimestral enviadas por meio eletrônico ao Banco Central do Brasil.”
source ↗Communiqué No. 40,480, of August 1, 2023
guidance · BCB · 2023-08-01· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This communiqué suspends the implementation of the SFTP service for file transfers within Brazil's National Financial System Network (RSFN). The norm is not related to crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm revokes previous deadlines and states that new dates and procedures will be disclosed in due course, creating uncertainty about the new implementation timeline.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“comunicamos que está suspensa a implantação dos servidores SFTP na RSFN, a que se refere o Comunicado nº 40.199, de 23 de maio de 2023.”
source ↗SFN Services Catalog
guidance · BCB · —· 1/2 anchored
In force
Scope: This document is a catalog of technical specifications, manuals, and implementation timelines for services on Brazil's National Financial System Network (RSFN). It includes standards for systems like the Instant Payment System (SPI) and Pix.
Gap or ambiguity: The text references detailed security manuals (e.g., 'Pix Security Manual') but does not specify the required security validation or audit methodologies. Independent certifiers could offer services to validate compliance against these technical security standards.
Due DiligenceIndependent CertificationRegulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Catálogo de Serviços do SFN - devem ser observadas as datas de vigência de cada versão”
source ↗CVM Resolution No. 158 of 2022
regulation · CVM · 2022· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution amends CVM Resolution No. 88 of 2022. The text does not provide any further details on the substance of the amendment.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is only a notification of an amendment and does not contain the full regulatory text, making it impossible to identify specific gaps or ambiguities.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“(Publicada no DOU de 29.06.2022)”
source ↗SFN Network Manual
guidance · BCB · —· 2/4 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This guidance outlines technical and security standards for Brazil's National Financial System Network (RSFN). It covers IT service providers (PSTIs), the Pix instant payment system, and communication protocols.
Gap or ambiguity: The text references multiple security manuals but does not detail the specific controls within them. A certifier could audit participants against the detailed requirements in the SFN and Pix Security Manuals to ensure compliance.
Due DiligenceIndependent CertificationRegulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“PSTIs em processo de credenciamento definido na Resolução BCB Nº 498/2025 e aderentes à IN 664/2025: PSTI GOKEI - CNPJ: 22.921.778/0001-76”
Deadline type
“Implantação em Produção dos Sistemas, para o SPI: 23/11/2025”
source ↗CVM Instruction No. 356 of December 17, 2001
regulation · CVM · 2001-12-17
Scope: This instruction regulated the constitution and operation of credit rights investment funds (FIDCs). The norm has been fully repealed by CVM Resolution 175/22.
Gap or ambiguity: This regulation is no longer in force and has been superseded. Therefore, there are no applicable gaps or ambiguities.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 278 of 2022 — FX market rules (amended by Res. 521)
regulation · BCB · 2022-12-31· 1/2 anchored
RegistrationImplementing
Scope: This regulation establishes the reporting requirements for foreign capital inflows into Brazil, specifically for external credit and foreign direct investment. An amendment brings operations involving virtual assets under this same reporting framework, effective May 2026.
Gap or ambiguity: The rule requires reporting the fiat currency value of virtual asset operations but does not specify the valuation methodology. This creates an opportunity for independent certifiers to provide standardized and auditable valuation services.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“As operações de crédito externo e investimento estrangeiro direto em ativos virtuais devem seguir o disposto nesta Resolução. (Incluído, a partir de 4/5/2026, pela Resolução BCB nº 521, de 10/11/2025.)”
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 9,613 of 1998 (Money Laundering Law) — Law 14,478 added VASPs to the list of obligated parties (art. 9)
statute · Congresso Nacional · 1998-03-03· 1/2 anchored
In force
Scope: This law establishes Brazil's general anti-money laundering (AML) framework. It defines AML crimes and subjects various entities, including Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), to monitoring and reporting obligations.
Gap or ambiguity: The law imposes high-level AML duties on VASPs but lacks specific technical requirements for risk assessment, transaction monitoring, or blockchain analytics. This gap leaves room for independent certifiers to validate the adequacy of a VASP's compliance program.
SkyInsights — AML / KYTSkynet — Threat Monitoring
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Lei nº 9.613, de 3 de Março de 1998”
source ↗CVM Resolution No. 88 of 2022 — public offerings of small value via crowdfunding platforms (common path for small token offerings)
regulation · CVM · 2022-04-27· 1/2 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This rule governs public offerings of securities by small businesses conducted through electronic crowdfunding platforms, providing an exemption from standard registration requirements for the offering.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“(Publicada no DOU de 28.04.2022)”
source ↗CVM Instruction No. 530 of 2012
regulation · CVM · 2012-11-22· 1/2 anchored
ProhibitionIn force
Scope: This rule prohibits investors from acquiring shares in a public offering if they have short-sold the same share on the pricing date or in the five preceding trading sessions. The goal is to protect the price formation process.
Gap or ambiguity: The instruction is specific to traditional shares and does not mention crypto-assets. It is unclear if or how these market conduct principles would apply to public offerings of crypto-assets.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Esta Instrução entra em vigor na data de sua publicação.”
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 6,385 of 1976 — creates the CVM and defines securities (art. 2)
statute · Congresso Nacional · 1976-12-07· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This law establishes the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and provides the foundational legal framework for the securities market.
Gap or ambiguity: The law's 1976 definition of a security creates ambiguity when applied to crypto-assets. The CVM determines on a case-by-case basis whether a given token is a security, creating a need for legal analysis.
source ↗CMN Resolution No. 4,968, of November 25, 2021, provides for internal control systems for financial institutions and other institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil.
regulation · CMN · 2021-11-25
Scope: The provided text is a '404 - Page not found' error and does not contain the content of the regulation.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulatory text is missing from the source, making analysis impossible.
source ↗CVM Deliberation No. 476 of 2005
regulation · CVM · 2005-01-25· 2/2 anchored
RegistrationIn force
Scope: This 2005 deliberation delegates authority within the CVM to grant waivers for registration requirements related to public offerings of traditional securities. It does not apply to or regulate crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation predates crypto-assets and is entirely focused on traditional securities markets. It offers no framework or guidance for digital assets, creating a complete regulatory gap within this specific text.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Delegar competência ao Superintendente de Registro de Valores Mobiliários para conceder dispensa dos seguintes requisitos de registro de ofertas públicas de distribuição de valores mobiliários em mercados primários ou secundários”
Status
“Esta Deliberação entra em vigor na data de sua publicação.”
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 14,430 of 2022 — securitization framework, defines CRs frequently tokenized
statute · Congresso Nacional · 2022-08-03· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This law provides the general legal framework for the securitization of credit rights and the issuance of Receivables Certificates (CRs). It does not directly regulate crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The law regulates the underlying financial instruments but is silent on the specific requirements for their tokenization. This creates a gap regarding technical standards for representing these securities on a blockchain.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Lei nº 14.430, de 3 de Agosto de 2022”
source ↗CVM Deliberation No. 809 of 2019
regulation · CVM · 2019-02-19· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This deliberation establishes a temporary procedure for confidential analysis of registration requests for public offerings of traditional securities (shares). It does not regulate crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation is specific to traditional securities offerings and does not apply to or mention crypto-assets, creating no direct opportunities or ambiguities for that sector.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“que esta Deliberação entra em vigor na data de sua publicação.”
source ↗CMN Resolution No. 4,282 of November 4, 2013
regulation · CMN · 2013-11-04· 3/3 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This resolution establishes the high-level guidelines for the Central Bank of Brazil to regulate, oversee, and supervise payment institutions and payment arrangements. It covers principles, authorization requirements, and risk management.
Gap or ambiguity: The text is a high-level framework that sets general principles for risk management (operational, credit, liquidity) but lacks specific technical standards for cybersecurity. This requires further regulation to specify controls, which could be informed by independent certifiers.
Regulatory Compliance SupportSkyInsights — AML / KYT
Evidence (3) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Os requisitos mínimos para a concessão da autorização para instituir arranjo de pagamento serão estabelecidos pelo Banco Central do Brasil com base em critérios que visem à prevenção e à mitigação de riscos, bem como à promoção da solidez e da eficiência dos arranjos de pagamento.”
Status
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor na data de sua publicação.”
Requires AML / KYT
“O Banco Central do Brasil, ao disciplinar a conta de pagamento, deverá considerar os objetivos de adequação às necessidades dos usuários finais, de diversidade dos modelos de negócios e de inclusão financeira, sem prejuízo das boas práticas para prevenção à lavagem de dinheiro e para combate ao financiamento do terrorismo.”
source ↗Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 430, of October 9, 2017
regulation · MF · 2017-10-09
Scope: This act is not related to crypto-assets. It cancels a previous 1999 act regarding the special registration of beverages for tax control purposes (IPI stamps).
Regulatory Compliance Support
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 209, of March 22, 2022
regulation · BCB · 2022-03-22
Scope: The provided text is a '404 - Page not found' error and does not contain the content of the resolution.
source ↗CVM Instruction No. 588, of July 13, 2017
regulation · CVM · 2017-07-13· 2/4 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This rule regulates public offerings of securities by small businesses through online investment crowdfunding platforms. It establishes an authorization regime for the platforms and a registration exemption for the offerings.
Gap or ambiguity: Art. 13 requires platforms to have 'adequate and verifiable' IT systems, but does not define technical standards for adequacy. This creates an opportunity for certifiers to provide assurance on system controls and security.
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Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“plataforma eletrônica de investimento participativo (“plataforma”): pessoa jurídica regularmente constituída no Brasil e registrada na CVM com autorização para exercer profissionalmente a atividade de distribuição de ofertas públicas de valores mobiliários de emissão de sociedades empresárias de pequeno porte”
Status
“O PRESIDENTE DA COMISSÃO DE VALORES MOBILIÁRIOS - CVM torna público que o Colegiado, em reunião realizada em 5 de julho de 2017, com fundamento no disposto nos arts. 2º, inciso IX, 15, inciso I, 16, inciso I, 19, § 5º, inciso I, e 20 da Lei nº 6.385, de 7 de dezembro de 1976, APROVOU a seguinte Instrução:”
source ↗Ordinance SRRF09 No. 176, of April 04, 2019
regulation · SRRF09 · 2019-04-04
Scope: This act grants a specific income tax reduction to a hydroelectric company for the modernization of its industrial plant. It is not related to crypto-assets.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 498, of September 5, 2025, disciplines, within the scope of the National Financial System and the Brazilian Payment System, the requirements, procedures, and conditions for the accreditation of Information Technology Service Providers (PSTI) and makes other provisions.
regulation · BCB · 2025-09-05· 0/2 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This resolution establishes the requirements, procedures, and conditions for the accreditation of Information Technology Service Providers (PSTI) within the Brazilian financial and payment systems.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is a website template, not the regulation's full body. The specific technical and procedural requirements for PSTI accreditation are not detailed.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 1, of August 12, 2020
regulation · BCB · 2020-08-12· 3/7 anchored
LicensingIn force2025-03-31
Scope: This regulation establishes the Brazilian instant payment system, Pix. It defines the rules, participants, governance, and operational framework for 24/7 real-time fund transfers.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation requires adherence to broad principles like a 'cybersecurity policy' detailed in separate technical manuals. This creates an opportunity for certifiers to audit participants against these specific security and operational standards.
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Evidence (3) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“As instituições de pagamento não autorizadas a funcionar pelo Banco Central do Brasil e que sejam participantes do Pix, que estejam em processo de adesão ao Pix ou que apresentarem pleito de adesão ao Pix até 31 de dezembro de 2024 deverão, como condição para participação no Pix, solicitar autorização para funcionamento ao Banco Central do Brasil”
Status
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 1º de setembro de 2020, produzindo efeitos desde a sua publicação quanto ao disposto no § 7º do art. 3º.”
Principal deadline
“até 31 de março de 2025, para as instituições de pagamento que aderiram ao Pix até 31 de dezembro de 2022;”
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 14,478 of 2022 (Virtual Assets Framework)
statute · Congresso Nacional · 2022-12-21· 2/4 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This law establishes a licensing framework for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) in Brazil. It also criminalizes fraud involving virtual assets and subjects VASPs to national AML/CFT regulations.
Gap or ambiguity: The law is a high-level framework that delegates the creation of specific technical and operational requirements for licensing to a federal regulator. This gap leaves VASPs uncertain about the exact standards they must meet for authorization.
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Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“The law is a high-level framework that delegates the creation of specific technical and operational requirements for licensing to a federal regulator.”
Status
“regra está sendo operacionalizada, demanda emergente (regime: `licenciamento`, status: `em_implementacao`)”
source ↗CVM Instruction No. 471 of 2008
regulation · CVM · 2008-08-08· 2/7 anchored
RegistrationIn force
Scope: This instruction from 2008 regulates a simplified registration procedure for public offerings of traditional securities. It delegates the preliminary analysis of offerings to authorized self-regulatory entities.
Gap or ambiguity: The rule does not contemplate crypto-assets. The specific criteria for the technical report issued by the self-regulatory entity are defined in separate agreements with the CVM, not in the rule itself.
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Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Esta Instrução regula o procedimento simplificado de registro de ofertas públicas de distribuição de valores mobiliários e os convênios a serem celebrados com as entidades auto-reguladoras”
Status
“Esta Instrução entra em vigor na data da sua publicação no Diário Oficial da União.”
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 410 of September 11, 2024
regulation · BCB · 2024-09-11· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution amends existing regulations on foreign capital in Brazil, focusing on external credit, direct foreign investment, and information reporting to the Central Bank.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text does not concern crypto-assets. It exclusively addresses traditional finance matters related to foreign capital and investment.
source ↗Brazilian Penal Code (Decree-Law 2,848/1940) — art. 171-A inserted by Law 14,478: fraud with virtual assets, securities or financial assets (4-8 years imprisonment + fine)
statute · Presidência da República · 1940-12-07· 0/2 anchored
ProhibitionIn force
Scope: This norm amends the Brazilian Penal Code to criminalize fraud committed through the use of virtual assets, securities, or financial assets. It establishes a penalty of 4 to 8 years of imprisonment plus a fine.
Gap or ambiguity: The law defines a criminal offense but does not establish preventive compliance requirements for businesses. This creates an opportunity for certifiers to attest to anti-fraud controls, helping companies mitigate legal and operational risks.
source ↗CMN Resolution No. 4,949 of 2021: Provides for principles and procedures to be adopted in the relationship with clients and users of products and services.
regulation · CMN · 2021-09-30· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution establishes general principles and procedures for financial institutions regarding their relationship with clients and users of products and services. It is not specific to crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is a generic webpage and does not contain the articles of the regulation. Its specific requirements and applicability to crypto-assets cannot be determined from the text.
source ↗SRF Normative Instruction No. 1432, of December 26, 2013
regulation · SRF · 2013-12-26
Scope: This act declares a specific non-crypto company's tax registration as unfit for not being located at its registered address. It is not related to crypto-assets.
Regulatory Compliance Support
source ↗CMN Resolution No. 4,595 of 2017 on the compliance policy for financial institutions and other institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil
regulation · CMN · 2017-08-28· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution establishes the compliance policy for financial institutions and other institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is a web page frame and does not contain the actual content of the resolution. Its specific applicability to crypto-asset service providers is therefore undetermined.
source ↗Normative Instruction RFB No. 1,899, of July 10, 2019
regulation · RFB · 2019-07-10
Scope: This act is a specific administrative declaration that nullifies the corporate registration changes of a non-crypto company. It does not regulate crypto-assets.
Regulatory Compliance Support
source ↗Circular No. 3,970, of November 28, 2019
regulation · BCB · 2019-11-28· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This regulation establishes general criteria for electronic data communication and requirements for IT service providers within the National Financial System (SFN). The text does not mention or apply to crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation does not apply to crypto-assets or Virtual Asset Service Providers. It focuses on traditional IT providers for the conventional financial system, leaving specific requirements for the crypto sector to other regulations.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Texto vigente(PDF 140kb)”
source ↗Public Consultation No. 97/2023: Proposal for the regulation of virtual assets
guidance · BCB · 2023-12-14· 1/3 anchored
Under consultationUnder consultation
Scope: This is a public consultation on a proposal for the regulation of virtual assets. The provided text is a '404 - Page not found' error, so no specific details are available.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“(regime: `em_consulta`, status: `em_consulta`)”
source ↗CVM Instruction No. 400 of 2003
regulation · CVM · 2003-12-29· 2/3 anchored
RegistrationIn force
Scope: This regulation governs the process for public offerings of securities in Brazil's primary and secondary markets. It establishes the registration requirements with the CVM to ensure investor protection through disclosure.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm predates crypto-assets and does not specify how its requirements apply to public offerings of tokens deemed securities. It lacks technical standards for digital asset custody, issuance, and smart contract security.
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Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Toda oferta pública de distribuição de valores mobiliários nos mercados primário e secundário, no território brasileiro, dirigida a pessoas naturais, jurídicas, fundo ou universalidade de direitos, residentes, domiciliados ou constituídos no Brasil, deverá ser submetida previamente a registro na Comissão de Valores Mobiliários – CVM, nos termos desta Instrução.”
Status
“Esta Instrução regula as ofertas públicas de distribuição de valores mobiliários, nos mercados primário ou secundário e tem por fim assegurar a proteção dos interesses do público investidor e do mercado em geral, através do tratamento eqüitativo aos ofertados e de requisitos de ampla, transparente e adequada divulgação de informações sobre a oferta”
source ↗CVM Deliberation No. 533 of 2008
regulation · CVM · 2008-01-29· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This deliberation delegates authority to waive the economic-financial feasibility study for certain public offerings of traditional securities. It does not apply to or mention crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: This text is from 2008 and is not relevant to crypto-asset regulation, presenting no specific gaps or opportunities in this sector.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“que esta Deliberação entra em vigor na data de sua publicação no Diário Oficial da União.”
source ↗Ministry of Finance Ordinance No. 202, of May 14, 2012
regulation · MF · 2012-05-14
Scope: The provided text is a system error message and does not contain the substantive content of the regulation.
Gap or ambiguity: The text is a system error message, not a regulatory text, so no analysis is possible.
source ↗Communiqué No. 43,906, of September 22, 2025, Communicates the alteration and publication of the Domain Dictionary associated with the SFN Services Catalog.
guidance · BCB · 2025-09-22
Scope: The norm communicates an alteration and publication of the Domain Dictionary associated with the National Financial System (SFN) Services Catalog. The provided text is a generic guide on searching for norms.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text does not contain the substantive content of the communiqué, making it impossible to analyze for specific requirements, gaps, or ambiguities.
source ↗Public Consultation No. 98/2024 on the recovery and resolution of financial institutions and other institutions authorized to operate by the Central Bank of Brazil
guidance · BCB · 2024-01-24· 0/2 anchored
Under consultationUnder consultation
Scope: This public consultation proposes rules for the recovery and resolution of financial institutions and other entities authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is a 404 error page, so the actual content of the consultation could not be analyzed.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 519 of 2025
regulation · BCB · 2025-11-10· 1/4 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This resolution establishes the authorization and licensing process for Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and other financial brokerage firms in Brazil.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm allows the Central Bank to require certification from an 'independent qualified company' (Art. 2, §5) but does not define the standards for this certification or the criteria for a company to be considered qualified.
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Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Art. 3º Dependem de autorização do Banco Central do Brasil: I - o funcionamento da instituição, condicionado ao cumprimento dos requisitos previstos no art. 2º;”
source ↗Circular No. 24 of February 25, 1966
regulation · BCB · 1966-02-25
Scope: The provided text is a '404 - Page not found' error from the regulator's website. The content of the regulation could not be analyzed.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 401 of July 17, 2024
regulation · BCB · 2024-07-17· 3/3 anchored
Implementing2024-09-02
Scope: This resolution amends a prior rule to increase the institutional limit for spot foreign exchange operations to US$500,000. It does not pertain to crypto-assets.
Evidence (3) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 2 de setembro de 2024.”
Principal deadline
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 2 de setembro de 2024.”
Deadline type
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 2 de setembro de 2024.”
source ↗CVM Resolution No. 160 of 2022 — general regime of public offerings (applies to security tokens offered to the public)
regulation · CVM · 2022-07-13· 0/2 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This resolution establishes the general regime for public offerings of securities in Brazil. It applies to security tokens when they are offered to the public.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is only a header and does not contain substantive articles, so specific technical requirements or gaps cannot be identified.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 340, of September 21, 2023
regulation · BCB · 2023-09-21
Scope: The provided text is a '404 - Page not found' error from the regulator's website. It does not contain the substantive content of the regulation.
source ↗CMN Resolution No. 5,056 of December 15, 2022
regulation · CMN · 2022-12-15· 3/3 anchored
In force2022-12-31
Scope: This resolution establishes a financial charge for the cancellation of foreign exchange contracts that support advances in local currency. It does not regulate crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm is specific to traditional foreign exchange markets and has no applicability or ambiguity regarding crypto-assets.
Evidence (3) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 31 de dezembro de 2022.”
Principal deadline
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 31 de dezembro de 2022.”
Deadline type
“Esta Resolução entra em vigor em 31 de dezembro de 2022.”
source ↗Communiqué No. 45,057, of April 13, 2026 - Communicates procedures and deadlines for version 5.13, ordinary, of the SFN Services Catalog.
guidance · BCB · 2026-04-13
Scope: This communiqué announces procedures and deadlines for an update to the National Financial System (SFN) Services Catalog. The provided text does not contain specific rules for crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text is website boilerplate and does not contain the substantive content of the communiqué, making it impossible to analyze for regulatory gaps.
source ↗Normative Instruction BCB No. 664, of September 11, 2025
regulation · BCB · 2025-09-11
Scope: The provided text is a '404 - Page not found' error and does not contain the content of the regulation.
source ↗Brazilian Consumer Defense Code (Law 8,078/1990) — applies to PSAV/user relations as preserved by Decree 11,563
statute · Congresso Nacional · 1990-09-11· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This is a general consumer protection law that applies to the relationship between Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) and their users. It governs aspects like service liability, advertising, and unfair contract terms.
Gap or ambiguity: The law's general principles, such as liability for service defects, are not defined for the technical specifics of crypto-assets. This creates ambiguity in how to apply them to issues like smart contract bugs or custody failures.
Smart Contract Audit
source ↗CVM Orientation Opinion No. 40 of 2022 — consolidates CVM's view on crypto-assets as securities (Howey-style functional test)
guidance · CVM · 2022-10-11· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This guidance consolidates the CVM's position on when crypto-assets are considered securities. It applies a functional, substance-over-form test to make this determination.
Gap or ambiguity: The application of a principles-based functional test creates legal uncertainty for specific crypto-assets. This creates a need for independent expert analysis to assess if a token qualifies as a security.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“(Publicado no DOU de 14.10.2022)”
source ↗SRF Normative Instruction No. 278, of January 10, 2003
regulation · SRF · 2003-01-10
Scope: This regulation provides definitions for 'chassis truck' and 'monoblock truck' for the purposes of industrial product taxation. It is unrelated to crypto-assets.
source ↗Brazilian General Data Protection Law (LGPD - Law 13,709/2018) — governs PSAV KYC, onboarding, monitoring
statute · Congresso Nacional · 2018-08-14· 1/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This law provides general rules for the protection of personal data. It applies to any operation that processes personal data in Brazil, including for KYC and client onboarding.
Gap or ambiguity: The law sets high-level data security principles but does not prescribe specific technical standards for the crypto sector. This creates an opportunity for certifiers to audit against best practices for LGPD compliance.
SkyInsights — AML / KYT
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Lei nº 13.709, de 14 de Agosto de 2018”
source ↗Normative Instruction SRF No. 284, of January 14, 2003
regulation · SRF · 2003-01-14· 1/1 anchored
Scope: This instruction sets deadlines for corporate tax filings following events like mergers, spin-offs, or dissolutions. It does not pertain to crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The text is a general corporate tax rule from 2003, which has since been revoked, and does not address crypto-assets in any capacity.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Deadline type
“A Declaração de Informações Econômico-Fiscais da Pessoa Jurídica (DIPJ) ou Declaração Simplificada, a Declaração do Imposto de Renda Retido na Fonte (Dirf) e a Declaração de Débitos e Créditos Tributários Fiscais (DCTF), relativas a evento de extinção, cisão, fusão ou incorporação devem ser entregues, pela pessoa jurídica extinta, cindida, fusionada, incorporada e incorporadora, até o último dia útil do mês subseqüente ao do evento.”
source ↗Receita Federal Normative Instruction No. 2,180 of 2024 — regulates arts. 1-15 of Law 14,754/2023 (offshore financial assets, including crypto held abroad)
regulation · RFB · 2024-03-11· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This norm regulates the tax treatment for Brazilian residents on income from financial assets held abroad. The scope explicitly includes crypto-assets held with foreign institutions.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation requires declaration of offshore crypto-assets but may not specify valuation methodologies for illiquid or complex assets. This creates an opportunity for independent valuation services to support tax compliance.
source ↗Central Bank of Brazil Resolution No. 343, of October 4, 2023
regulation · BCB · 2023-10-04
Scope: The provided text is a generic webpage template from the Central Bank of Brazil and does not contain the substantive content of the regulation.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 277 of 2022 — FX market rules (amended by Res. 521 to include crypto operations)
regulation · BCB · 2022-12-31· 2/5 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This resolution regulates the Brazilian foreign exchange (FX) market. It was amended to include virtual asset services, establishing an authorization regime for VASPs to operate within the FX framework.
Gap or ambiguity: Art. 30 allows the Central Bank to request a "technical certification or evaluation" from an independent company to assess an applicant's IT infrastructure. The specific standards for this certification are not defined, creating an opportunity for certifiers.
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Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Virtual asset service provider companies that, on the date of entry into force of the BCB resolution that regulates their constitution and operation, are active under the terms of art. 9 of Law No. 14,478, of December 21, 2022, may continue to carry out the virtual asset service provision operations provided for in this Resolution, provided that they observe the deadlines and conditions provided for in the regulation for requesting, from the Central Bank of Brazil, authorization to operate”
Status
“VI - a prestação de serviços de ativos virtuais prevista nesta Resolução. (Incluído, a partir de 2/2/2026, pela Resolução BCB nº 521, de 10/11/2025.)”
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 7,492 of 1986 (Crimes against the National Financial System) — Law 14,478 amended it to reach unauthorized VASP operations
statute · Congresso Nacional · 1986-06-16· 1/2 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This law defines crimes against the Brazilian national financial system. It was amended to criminalize the operation of a virtual asset service provider (VASP) without prior authorization.
Gap or ambiguity: The law establishes the crime of operating an unauthorized VASP but does not specify the technical or governance requirements for obtaining such authorization, which are defined elsewhere.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Operation of a financial institution without authorization and alleged crime of usury”
source ↗BCB Normative Instruction No. 704 of 2026 — procedures, documents and Sisorf models for SPSAV authorization filings, including the two-phase transition for existing operators (deadline 2026-10-30)
regulation · BCB · 2026-01-29· 3/5 anchored
LicensingImplementing2026-10-30
Scope: This norm details the procedural requirements, documents, and deadlines for virtual asset service providers (VASPs) to apply for an operating license in Brazil. It includes a specific two-phase transition plan for VASPs already in operation.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulation requires a description of IT infrastructure and internal controls but lacks specific technical standards or security benchmarks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2). An independent certification could help applicants demonstrate robustness and fill this gap for the regulator.
SkyInsights — AML / KYT
Evidence (3) — verbatim quotes from the source
Regime
“Divulga procedimentos, documentos, prazos e informações necessários à instrução dos pedidos de autorização relacionados ao funcionamento das sociedades corretoras de câmbio, das sociedades corretoras de títulos e valores mobiliários, das sociedades distribuidoras de títulos e valores mobiliários e das sociedades prestadoras de serviços de ativos virtuais.”
Principal deadline
“Na fase 1, o pedido de autorização para funcionamento deve ser instruído, até 30 de outubro de 2026, com os seguintes documentos:”
Deadline type
“Subseção II Do pedido das Sociedades Prestadoras de Serviços de Ativos Virtuais em Atividade Art. 9º Na fase 1, o pedido de autorização para funcionamento deve ser instruído, até 30 de outubro de 2026”
source ↗SRF Normative Instruction No. 202, of September 12, 2002
regulation · SRF · 2002-09-12
Scope: This instruction provides for the 2002 Annual Exempt Declaration for individuals exempt from the standard income tax filing. The text is unrelated to crypto-assets.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 348 of October 17, 2023
regulation · BCB · 2023-10-17· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution amends regulations on foreign capital in Brazil, external credit, and foreign direct investment reporting. The text does not address crypto-assets.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 85 of 2021 — cybersecurity policy for payment institutions (companion of CMN 4,893)
regulation · BCB · 2021-04-08· 0/5 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This resolution establishes a mandatory cybersecurity policy for payment institutions and other regulated entities, including virtual asset service providers from 2026. It details requirements for risk management, incident response, and contracting cloud services.
Gap or ambiguity: The rule requires institutions to review audit reports from their cloud/data service providers (Art. 12.II.e) but does not specify the required audit standards. This creates an opportunity for certifiers to establish a market-accepted standard.
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source ↗MF Ordinance No. 259, of August 24, 2001
regulation · MF · 2001-08-24· 0/7 anchored
Scope: This ordinance approves the internal regulations of the Federal Revenue Secretariat. The provided text is actually from a subsequent Normative Instruction (IN SRF 230/2002) which details the procedure for tax inquiries and has since been revoked.
Gap or ambiguity: This text is procedural, related to tax inquiries, and does not regulate crypto-assets. It presents no specific regulatory gap or opportunity for a certifier in the crypto space.
source ↗Public Consultation No. 98/2024 on the recovery and resolution of financial institutions
guidance · BCB · 2024-01-24· 1/2 anchored
Under consultationUnder consultation
Scope: The provided text is a '404 Page not found' error. The title indicates it is a public consultation on recovery and resolution for financial institutions.
Gap or ambiguity: The substantive content of the public consultation is missing, as the provided text is a 404 error page. No analysis of specific requirements is possible.
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“status: `em_consulta`”
source ↗Brazilian Decree No. 11,563 of 2023 — regulates Law 14,478, designates BCB as crypto regulator, preserves CVM and AML competences
regulation · Presidência da República · 2023-06-13· 1/2 anchored
LicensingImplementing
Scope: This decree designates the Central Bank of Brazil (BCB) as the regulator responsible for authorizing and supervising virtual asset service providers, implementing Law 14,478/2022.
Gap or ambiguity: The decree is a high-level delegation of power and does not specify the detailed technical or operational requirements for licensing. These standards are left for the Central Bank to define in future regulations.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Regulamenta a Lei nº 14.478, de 21 de dezembro de 2022, para estabelecer competências ao Banco Central do Brasil.”
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 13,260 of 2016 (Anti-terrorism Law) — typifies terrorism financing (CFT pillar)
statute · Congresso Nacional · 2016-03-16· 1/3 anchored
ProhibitionIn force
Scope: This law defines terrorism and the financing of terrorism as crimes in Brazil. It establishes the legal framework and penalties for such activities.
Gap or ambiguity: The law does not explicitly mention virtual assets. Its application to crypto-related financing activities is subject to interpretation by regulators and courts.
SkyInsights — AML / KYT
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Lei nº 13.260, de 16 de Março de 2016”
source ↗Brazilian Law No. 12,865 of 2013 — Brazilian Payment System (SPB) arrangements and payment institutions; touches crypto when operations involve payment accounts
statute · Congresso Nacional · 2013-10-09· 1/2 anchored
LicensingIn force
Scope: This law establishes the legal framework for payment arrangements and payment institutions, which require Central Bank authorization to operate within the Brazilian Payment System (SPB).
Gap or ambiguity: The law predates modern crypto-assets and does not directly address them. Its application to crypto firms that also provide payment services depends on interpretation and subsequent Central Bank regulations.
Regulatory Compliance Support
Evidence (1) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“Lei nº 12.865, de 9 de Outubro de 2013”
source ↗Joint Ordinance PGFN/SRF No. 3, of August 25, 2004
regulation · PGFN/RFB · 2004-08-25· 0/1 anchored
In force
Scope: This regulation establishes the administrative procedure for taxpayers to correct errors in filling out Federal Revenue Collection Documents (Darf and Darf-Simples).
Gap or ambiguity: The text is unrelated to crypto-assets, virtual assets, or their service providers, focusing exclusively on general tax collection procedures.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 281 of December 31, 2022
regulation · BCB · 2022-12-31
Scope: This resolution regulates transitional provisions for foreign capital, external credit, and foreign direct investment operations under Brazil's new foreign exchange law. It is not related to crypto-assets.
Gap or ambiguity: The provided text does not regulate crypto-assets, therefore no gaps or ambiguities related to this topic can be identified from it.
source ↗BCB Resolution No. 130, of August 20, 2021
regulation · BCB · 2021-08-20· 2/3 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution establishes rules for independent audit services for authorized institutions, including payment institutions. It covers auditor independence, mandatory replacement, and the creation of audit committees.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm requires a report on internal control systems, including electronic data processing systems (Art. 21.II.b), but does not specify technical standards. This creates an opportunity for certifiers to apply recognized frameworks (e.g., ISO, NIST) for these assessments.
L1 Chain AuditSmart Contract Audit
Evidence (2) — verbatim quotes from the source
Status
“RESOLUÇÃO BCB Nº 130, DE 20 DE AGOSTO DE 2021”
Deadline type
“(Redação dada, a partir de 1º/6/2023, pela Resolução BCB nº 318, de 10/5/2023.)”
source ↗Communiqué No. 43,249, of June 2, 2025
guidance · BCB · 2025-06-02
Scope: The provided text is a website template from the Brazilian Central Bank and does not contain the substantive content of the communiqué.
Gap or ambiguity: The regulatory content of the communiqué is missing from the provided text, making it impossible to identify any gaps or ambiguities.
source ↗CMN Resolution No. 4,893 of 2021 — cybersecurity policy and cloud-processing/storage requirements for BCB-regulated institutions; extended to SPSAVs by Res. 520
regulation · CMN · 2021-02-26· 0/8 anchored
In force
Scope: This resolution establishes a cybersecurity policy and requirements for contracting cloud computing services for financial institutions. It mandates risk management, incident response plans, and specific security controls.
Gap or ambiguity: The norm requires institutions to verify cloud providers' certifications (Art. 12.II.d) and audit reports (Art. 12.II.e) but does not specify which standards are acceptable. This creates an opportunity for certifiers to establish benchmarks for the financial sector.
Incident ResponseL1 Chain AuditPenetration TestingSecurity GuidanceSkynet — Threat MonitoringSmart Contract Audit
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