A representative from Brazil's stock exchange, B3, said the stablecoin would be “a tool to enable trading in tokens," which it planned to offer in 2026. Brazilian stock exchange B3 announced a move deepening its ties to digital assets through the launch of a tokenization platform and stablecoin for settlements, starting in 2026. In a Tuesday notice to investors, B3’s vice president of products and clients, Luiz Masagão, said the exchange plans to launch a tokenization platform for traditional assets, starting with stock market offerings. He added that B3 would also issue its own stablecoin as “a tool to enable trading in tokens." “The great value of having this tokenization platform connected to the traditional ecosystem is that assets are fungible,” said Masagão. “The token buyer won’t know they’re buying from a traditional stock seller. This allows for a smooth transition, with both benefiting from the same liquidity.” Read more
Brazilian solar energy company Thopen is reportedly exploring Bitcoin mining as a way to monetize excess renewable power and offset curtailment losses. Brazilian solar power producer Thopen is exploring a move into Bitcoin mining to absorb surplus energy generated by the country’s fast-growing renewable sector, the company’s CEO told local outlet BN Americas. Gustavo Ribeiro, who is CEO of Thopen and its majority owner, Pontal Energy, told BN Americas the company is considering expanding into Bitcoin (BTC) mining, according to a Wednesday report. When asked how Thopen plans to address Brazil’s energy oversupply, Ribeiro said the company is mitigating the issue through diversification. He added that the company is also “evaluating solutions such as data centers and Bitcoin mining near the load to absorb locally generated energy.” Read more
Brazil’s BRLV stablecoin gives institutions a compliant way to access the country’s high bond yields amid growing global demand for real-world assets. Crown, a São Paulo-based fintech company, has raised $8.1 million to launch a Brazilian real–denominated stablecoin designed to give institutional investors access to Brazil’s high-yield fixed-income market. The new stablecoin, called BRLV, could make it easier for global investors to tap the country’s double-digit interest rates, which are often difficult to reach due to local regulations and capital controls. BRLV is fully backed by Brazilian government bonds, which offer yields far higher than those in more mature economies. Read more