#criptoactivos
This archive brings together reporting on digital assets through the lens of cybersecurity in Latin America, including fraud, theft, money laundering, custody, regulation, and the operational risks faced by users, platforms, and institutions. It also tracks how attack tactics evolve alongside the security controls meant to reduce exposure across this financial ecosystem.
Brazil sets PSAV rules and crypto reporting for 2026
Brazil set a PSAV authorization deadline and added COAF reporting for crypto transfers of $10,000 or more, with controls starting in 2026.
Sep 28, 2026 · 38 min
Brazil expands crypto reporting to Coaf
The Central Bank of Brazil set new virtual asset rules, including Coaf notices for transfers to self-custody wallets of $10,000
Sep 28, 2026 · 2 min
Brazil tightens Pix and crypto reporting rules
Brazil’s central bank updated Pix rules and expanded Coaf reporting for virtual asset transfers and self-custody wallets.
Sep 24, 2026 · 3 min
Bolivia Adds Rules for Virtual Assets
Bolivia expands its crypto framework under the IMF, adds ASFI oversight, and defines virtual asset service providers in Decree 5384.
Sep 18, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil Central Bank tightens rules for VASPs
From Oct. 30, 2026, unlicensed VASPs in Brazil will lose access to regulated banking services.
Sep 16, 2026 · 4 min
Paraguay data law expands crypto reporting
Law 7593/2025 and RG 47/2026 expand data and crypto controls in Paraguay, adding obligations, sanctions, and proportionality debates.
Sep 14, 2026 · 37 min
Brazil's BCB tightens crypto and Pix rules
Brazil tightened crypto, Pix, and security rules, setting final deadlines, adding bank restrictions, and expanding controls.
Sep 12, 2026 · 6 min
Brazil tightens cybersecurity rules
Brazil’s central bank tightened controls on providers, RSFN, Pix and the Reserve Transfer System, with stronger authentication.
Sep 1, 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
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
Colombia updates open finance deadlines
The SFC opened comments on GERCO and set the open finance data exchange timeline, while supervision rules remain in force.
Aug 28, 2026 · 5 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 advances cyber law on vehicles
Brazil’s Congress is reviewing new rules on connected vehicles, fintechs, crypto and online child protection, while the ECA Digital is in force.
Aug 26, 2026 · 3 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
Paraguay advances on cybersecurity policy
Deputies debated the cybersecurity bill, CERT-PY cited the 2025-2028 strategy, and DNIT activated new cryptoasset reporting rules.
Aug 23, 2026 · 4 min
Paraguay advances on cybersecurity law
Paraguay’s Chamber of Deputies held a hearing on the cybersecurity bill as DNIT activated a new crypto asset filing and banks updated prevention.
Aug 21, 2026 · 1 min
Paraguay speeds up financial controls
BCP, DNIT and Congress moved on securities, cryptoassets and cyber policy, while ueno bank’s software spending drew fresh scrutiny.
Aug 19, 2026 · 4 min
Brazil Central Bank tightens crypto rules
Brazil expanded its anti-fraud regime to PSAVs and clarified that preventive holds also apply to self-custody wallets
Aug 18, 2026 · 5 min
Colombia tightens financial oversight
The Financial Superintendency opened a regulatory proposal, while DIAN added new cryptoasset reporting requirements.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min
Paraguay tightens cyber rules
BCP, DNIT and banks are moving on new data, cryptoasset and fraud rules for Paraguay’s financial system.
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min