The Central Bank of Brazil requires cryptocurrency exchanges to prove asset sufficiency daily and to segregate customer funds

According to market news, the Central Bank of Brazil has issued new regulations requiring licensed cryptocurrency trading platforms to submit daily reports starting January 1, 2027, proving they have sufficient funds to address risks such as hacking, and to implement data protection and confidentiality obligations in accordance with commercial banking standards.

The new regulations also require exchanges to completely separate their own fiat and cryptocurrency asset accounts from customer asset accounts, and to account for cryptocurrency assets on the balance sheet according to a specialized accounting manual. In addition, regulatory authorities will impose restrictions and audits on cross-border transfers, enhancing the traceability of on-chain fund flows to curb the use of cryptocurrency assets for money laundering, tax evasion, and financing criminal activities.