Brazilian Stock Exchange to Launch Tokenization Platform and Stablecoin
B3, Brazil’s main stock exchange, will launch a tokenization platform and issue its own stablecoin for settlements starting in 2026. The platform will begin with traditional stock market offerings, enabling seamless trading between tokenized and traditional assets. The stablecoin aims to facilitate token transactions. This move follows the Brazilian central bank’s decision to regulate stablecoin use in foreign-exchange operations for crypto companies, though its impact on B3 is not yet clear. B3 also plans to introduce weekly options on Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, along with event contracts. As Brazil’s only major exchange, B3 provided crypto ETF access before the US, listing thirteen crypto-exposed ETFs since 2021, including a spot XRP fund added in February 2024.
