#activos virtuales
This tag brings together reporting on crypto assets, stablecoins, and other digital instruments through a cybersecurity lens focused on Latin America. It covers operational risk, fraud, key management, compliance, and the technical and regulatory responses shaping exchanges, businesses, and users across the region.
Argentina creates PRONACIB for cybercrime
Resolution 483/2026 creates PRONACIB in the Justice Ministry and adds duties on digital evidence, virtual assets
Sep 29, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil Central Bank tightens crypto reporting rules
Brazil’s Central Bank set new reporting rules for crypto with self-custody wallets, effective Oct. 1, 2026.
Sep 27, 2026 · 3 min
Chile, Mexico and Brazil tighten PLD rules
Chile, Mexico, Brazil and others are speeding up new data, fraud, cybersecurity and virtual asset rules through 2028.
Sep 21, 2026 · 37 min
Bolivia Pledges Crypto Rules to the IMF
Bolivia told the IMF it will build a strong framework for virtual assets and cryptocurrencies, with no deadline or agency named.
Sep 21, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil's Central Bank tightens Pix rules
Brazil’s Central Bank added hybrid billing, fraud flags for CPF and CNPJ, and phased Pix rule changes through 2027.
Sep 19, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay BCU tightens rules on payments, virtual assets
The BCU halted Quickly Remesas for operating without registration and added daily limits and technical tests for PSAVs and open finance.
Sep 13, 2026 · 3 min
Bolivia Senate Approves Access to Information Bill
The Senate approved the bill and sent it to the lower house. It sets transparency duties and a 90-day rulemaking deadline.
Sep 1, 2026 · 2 min
Peru's SBS Regulates BaaS and Tightens Controls
Peru’s SBS launched a BaaS framework, changed approvals for new firms, and added cooperation on anti-money laundering oversight.
Aug 31, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay’s BCU opens crypto provider registry
The central bank opened an online filing for virtual asset providers and raised prudential requirements for custodians.
Aug 30, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay’s BCU opens online PSAV filing
Uruguay’s central bank now offers a fully online filing for PSAV authorization and registration, covering crypto and tokens through 2027.
Aug 27, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay's BCU expands financial controls
The central bank will launch an online process for virtual asset providers and require a sworn statement before new fundraising activities.
Aug 22, 2026 · 4 min
Uruguay expands BCU financial oversight
The BCU is drafting an open finance law and tightening cyber defenses across the financial system, while adjusting virtual asset oversight.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min