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Brazilian Central Bank Considers Taxing Stablecoin Remittances

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The Central Bank of Brazil is exploring ways to tax stablecoin remittances, including potentially issuing a special license for crypto exchanges offering these services. This move comes as stablecoins gain popularity in Brazil and the central bank seeks to capitalize on this trend. The taxation of stablecoin-based remittances may be included in upcoming cryptocurrency rules, and different licenses may be offered to cryptocurrency companies based on the services they provide. However, implementing such taxes could prove challenging as it would require exchanges to monitor and determine how stablecoins are being used for remittances or international payments. Some industry stakeholders believe that the market will find alternatives to avoid paying additional taxes imposed by the central bank. The central bank's goal is to maintain visibility and control over currency leaving Brazil and prevent money laundering and currency evasion.

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