Largest Bank in Brazil Eyes Stablecoin Launch

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🤑 “Brazil’s Big Bank in the Stablecoin Game!” 🤑

Largest Bank in Brazil Eyes Stablecoin Launch
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Itaú Bank Takes the Leap into Stablecoin Territory

Oh dear, it seems like Itaú Bank, the largest bank in Brazil, is having a spot of fun with stablecoins! 🤣 They’re eyeing the possibility of launching their very own stablecoin, but of course, they need to get the regulatory approval first. How very grown-up of them.

Apparently, stablecoins have been all the rage since that dreadful Donald Trump decided against issuing a CBDC. Who knew being a non-central bank digital currency could be so… stable? 😏

Itaú’s Digital Assets Team is on the Case

Meet Guto Antunes, the clever chap who leads Itaú Bank’s digital assets team. He’s been keeping an eye on stablecoin developments because, well, blockchain technology is just so… exciting! 💻

Antunes explains that stablecoins have always been on Itaú’s radar, and with the Brazilian Central Bank’s regulatory stance on stablecoins becoming clearer, they’re feeling rather… stable. 😊

But, of course, there are some regulatory hurdles to jump over. After all, one can’t just launch a stablecoin without making sure it’s all… stable. 🙄

Itaú’s Got a Plan (Sort Of)

Antunes is being ever so cautious, saying that the bank needs to understand current regulations and their future development. How very… responsible of him.

He also thinks that self-custody stablecoins are a good idea, but only if they’re done properly. You know, with a clear registry and all that jazz. Because, you know, one can’t have just anyone running around with stablecoins willy-nilly. 🙅‍♂️

And, of course, there’s the small matter of Bitcoin. Oh dear, it seems like Brazil is having a bit of a love affair with the digital currency. Who knew? 😍

Itaú is keeping a weather eye on the stablecoin market, because one never knows when a spot of fun might come along. And who knows, maybe they’ll even join the party! 🎉

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2025-04-03 21:18