#Banco Central de Brasil
This tag collects reporting on Brazil’s monetary authority through a cybersecurity, privacy, and digital-risk lens. It brings together analysis of policy, incidents, regulation, and emerging threats affecting the financial system and critical infrastructure in Brazil and across Latin America.
Brazil Central Bank tightens PIX rules
New PIX rules take effect March 1, 2027, adding fraud controls, longer dispute windows and bans on links in payment receipts.
Sep 5, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil Central Bank tightens Pix controls
Brazil’s Central Bank tightens Pix rules, adds cryptoasset oversight, and raises security requirements for banks
Aug 27, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil Central Bank tightens Pix and Open Finance
Brazil’s central bank updated Pix rules, set Open Finance milestones, and added new security, audit and traceability requirements.
Aug 25, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil tightens BC rules for Pix
Brazil’s Central Bank adds limits for unregistered devices and requires device validation for higher-value Pix transfers.
Aug 21, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil orders 24-hour crypto transfer holds
Brazil's central bank will hold certain crypto transfers over $10,000 for up to 24 hours to help prevent fraud.
Aug 10, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil Tightens Pix Rules
Brazil’s central bank is putting cyber risk on par with capital and liquidity in Pix oversight, while regular users see no changes.
Jul 14, 2026 · 3 min