Brazil s B3 Stock Exchange to Launch Stablecoin in 2026

In a significant development, Brazil s B3 stock exchange has announced its plans to introduce a stablecoin as part of its liquidity tools by Q1 2026. This move aims to accelerate the adoption of new technologies within the exchange. Luiz Masag o, B3 s Vice President of Products and Customers, emphasized that the stablecoin will facilitate trading for tokenized assets and has the potential to serve a broader purpose in the digital economy.
It can be much more than that. With the slimming down of DREX, the market has a demand for an asset to liquidate the entire digital economy,
Masag o stated.
In other news, revelations have emerged regarding the launch of Libra in Argentina, suggesting possible connections to President Javier Milei. A recent article by Clarin detailed a secret launch party held in a luxurious Dallas hotel, attended by over 20 people. The report claims that Mauricio Novelli and Manuel Terrones Godoy, two entrepreneurs with prior meetings with Milei, facilitated communication between the event organizers and the president.
An anonymous informant, referred to as K, revealed that
someone in the room let Milei know about Libra in advance and gave him the contract number to be posted on X.
This information raises questions about Milei s involvement in promoting the token.
Meanwhile, Nubank, one of Latin America s largest fintech companies, is considering acquiring a small bank to comply with new Brazilian regulations. These regulations, approved in November, prohibit fintech companies from using names that suggest they are actual banks. This change affects Nubank, which currently does not hold a banking license.
To address this issue, Nubank is actively seeking to acquire a small bank to obtain the necessary banking license. Acquiring a bank with debt could also provide tax benefits for the company.
In summary:
- B3 will launch its own stablecoin in Q1 2026 to enhance its liquidity tools and facilitate trading for tokenized assets.
- Reports indicate that a secret launch party for Libra featured connections to President Javier Milei, raising questions about his involvement in the token s promotion.
- To comply with new Brazilian regulations prohibiting fintechs from using bank-related names, Nubank is seeking to acquire a bank to gain the necessary banking license.