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From Oct. 1, institutions authorized by Brazil's central bank must report crypto transfers of at least $10,000 involving self-custody wallets to the Financial Activities Control Council, or Coaf. Resolution BCB 588 covers both transfers from and transfers to wallets controlled directly by users, with reports due by the next business day.
Why it matters
The filing trigger is automatic: institutions do not need to suspect wrongdoing before reporting a qualifying transfer. That means legitimate movements between an exchange and a customer's personal wallet can enter Coaf's reporting system solely because they meet the threshold and transaction criteria. Brazil already requires reports of transactions institutions assess as suspicious; the new rule adds visibility into large transfers crossing between regulated platforms and self-custody.
The requirement puts the reporting burden on the institution processing the transfer. Exchanges, banks and other covered providers will need to identify self-custody counterparties, calculate transfer values and build automatic reporting into their monitoring systems ahead of the October deadline.
Market impact
The rule lands in a large, active crypto market. Brazil recorded $252.5 billion in crypto activity during the period measured by Chainalysis, ranked first in Latin America and first in the firm's 2026 global crypto adoption index. It ranked third in flows through crypto services, fourth in on-chain balances, third in domestic peer-to-peer activity and second in cross-border flows. The United States ranked second overall.
A second measure is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2027. Resolution BCB 584 establishes a precautionary holding procedure for certain crypto transfers leaving regulated institutions. Those transfers may be delayed for additional checks, with earlier release allowed under specified conditions. Together, the rules increase scrutiny at the boundary between Brazil's regulated financial system and self-custody. The new reporting regime arrives as measured crypto activity in Brazil has contracted 1.6% during the latest period.
Frequently asked questions
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Which crypto transfers must Brazilian institutions report from Oct. 1?
Institutions authorized by Brazil's central bank must report transfers worth at least $10,000 to or from self-custody wallets. The rule covers deposits from and withdrawals to wallets controlled directly by users.
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Do institutions need to suspect a crime before filing a report?
No. The reporting trigger is automatic for transfers that meet the value and transaction criteria, even if the institution does not suspect suspicious activity.
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When must qualifying self-custody transfers be reported to Coaf?
Reports must be submitted to Brazil's Financial Activities Control Council, Coaf, by the next business day.
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What could change for some outbound crypto transfers in 2027?
Resolution BCB 584 is scheduled for Jan. 1, 2027. It establishes a precautionary holding procedure for certain transfers leaving regulated institutions so additional checks can be conducted.
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How large is Brazil's crypto market under the cited Chainalysis measure?
Brazil recorded $252.5 billion in crypto activity during the period measured by Chainalysis and ranked first in the firm's 2026 global crypto adoption index.
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