#Banco Central do Brasil
This tag collects CiberLATAM’s reporting on Brazil’s monetary authority through the lens of cybersecurity and threat intelligence. It brings together analysis, alerts, and coverage of digital risk, regulatory developments, fraud, and vulnerabilities affecting the financial system and its technology ecosystem across Latin America.
Brazil BCB 519, 520, 521 and 584 for PSAV
Brazil tightened PSAV rules on licensing, capital, audit and a 24-hour hold for higher-risk crypto transfers.
Aug 31, 2026 · 36 min
Brazil tightens central bank cyber rules
Brazil’s central bank has strengthened bank cyber controls and expanded oversight of Pix and crypto assets through 2027.
Aug 28, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil’s BCB 766 updates Pix MED
Brazil updated the Pix DICT manual with deeper tracing, an 80-day response window, and new MED 2.0 adjustments.
Aug 24, 2026 · 38 min
Brazil's Central Bank steps up audits and monitoring of Pix and virtual assets
Brazil’s Central Bank adds audits, preventive holds and tighter monitoring for Pix and virtual assets, with new provider requirements.
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil tightens crypto rules
Brazil’s central bank widened fraud controls for VASPs, imposed a 24-hour hold on some transfers, and set authorization deadlines.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min
Brazil Central Bank classifies PSAVs as Type 3
Brazil’s BCB 580/2026 brings virtual asset service providers into the prudential regime, with capital rules and a transition through 2028.
Jul 27, 2026 · 39 min
Brazil Tightens Pix Controls
Brazil’s central bank is weighing Pix restrictions for institutions with cyber weaknesses while moving ahead with new rules for PSAVs.
Jul 22, 2026 · 3 min