In this episode, host Aaron Stanley is joined by Tatiana Guazzelli of Pinheiro Neto Advogados and Marcos Rocha of Veirano Advogados to discuss updates to crypto regulation in Brazil.

Key Takeaways:

• Brazil's Central Bank is finalizing crypto regulations with potential restrictions on self-hosted wallets and stablecoins, aiming to publish final rules by end of 2025
• Companies must establish active operations in Brazil NOW to be grandfathered in once the licensing window opens take effect
• Regulators seek balance between market growth and oversight, with industry groups like AB Token advocating for practical solutions to avoid stifling innovation

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Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.

With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.

Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Frederik Gregaard, CEO of the Cardano Foundation, joins host Aaron Stanley to discuss the organization's expanding influence in Latin America.

Gregaard discusses Cardano's partnerships with Brazilian powerhouses Petrobras and SERPRO, alongside significant developments in Argentina with UTN Buenos Aires.

We also explore Cardano's unique approach to blockchain development - which features decades-long vision, optimizing for sustainability and real-world impact. Gregaard explains the Foundation's unique goal of eventually making itself obsolete, measuring success by enabling true decentralization.

You can connect with Frederik on Linkedin

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Binance is the largest platform for trading of digital assets. With over 250 million users around the world, the exchange offers over 350 trading pairs, best-in-class products and services for investors, and advanced tools for institutions players.Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.

With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.

Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join ⁠Binance⁠ Now

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In this panel from Merge Buenos Aires hosted by BCR's Aaron Stanley, industry leaders from Banco Santander, GK8 by Galaxy, Manteca, and BlockDaemon discuss the accelerating institutional adoption of digital assets and blockchain technology.

- Coty de Monteverde, Global Blockchain CTO at Banco Santander

- Kaushal Sheth, Head of US Sales at BlockDaemon

- Federico Goldberg, CEO at Manteca

- May Michelson, Director of Global Sales at GK8 by Galaxy

Key Takeaways:

- The crypto market is experiencing a paradigm shift from retail to institutional leadership, driven by regulatory clarity in the US and Europe.

- Banks are primarily focused on bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenization as their entry points into digital assetsF

- Financial institutions require significantly higher security standards for crypto custody, with an emphasis on risk management and regulatory compliance

Chapter Timestamps

0:00 - Introduction and Panel Overview

2:35 - The Shift from Retail to Institutional Crypto

7:12 - Regulatory Changes Driving Bank Adoption

12:45 - European Market: MiCA Implementation Effects

17:30 - Latin American Adoption: Customer-Driven Approach

22:18 - Security Standards for Financial Institutions

28:54 - Custody Solutions: Hot vs. Cold Wallets

34:10 - Santander's Blockchain Journey

38:25 - Key Focus Areas: Bitcoin, Stablecoins, Tokenization

43:15 - Implementation Best Practices for Banks

48:40 - Future Outlook and Closing Remarks

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Binance currently holds over US$ 160 billion in user assets under custody and reached a cumulative historical trading volume of $100 trillion in 2024, showcasing the trust placed in it by users worldwide.

With user-focus at the core of its DNA, Binance continuously invests to increase usability, bring new features and deepen security.Liquidity matters. Security is non-negotiable.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Binance Now⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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