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The regulatory landscape in South America has reached a definitive turning point this February 2026. In Brazil, the "New Crypto Era" officially began on February 2nd with the enforcement of Central Bank (BCB) Resolutions No. 519, 520, and 521. All Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) are now operating under a mandatory licensing regime, with a focus on asset segregation and strict AML (Anti-Money Laundering) compliance. Investors should note that by May 2026, reporting foreign exchange operations involving crypto will become mandatory for all authorized institutions.
In Paraguay, the government is tightening its grip on the mining sector to protect the national power grid. Following recent reports that Paraguay holds approximately 3.9% of the global Bitcoin hashrate, the National Electricity Administration (ANDE) is now enforcing a 15-day window for all mining farms to submit detailed reports on their electrical connections. This move aims to eliminate "clandestine" operations that have caused local disruptions. Experts suggest that only the most efficient operations—those maintaining a high hash-to-power ratio—will remain sustainable as energy tariffs continue to be recalibrated for "Intensive Consumption Groups."
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The regulatory landscape in South America reached a definitive turning point this February 2026. In Brazil, the "New Crypto Era" officially began on February 2 with the entry into force of Central Bank (BCB) Resolutions No. 519, 520, and 521. All Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) now operate under a mandatory licensing regime, with a total focus on asset segregation and strict compliance against money laundering (AML). Investors should be aware: starting in May 2026, reporting on foreign exchange operations involving crypto will be mandatory for all authorized institutions.
In Paraguay, the government is intensifying control over the mining sector to protect the national power grid. After recent reports indicated that Paraguay holds about 3.9% of the global Bitcoin hashrate, the National Electricity Administration (ANDE) is requiring all mining farms to submit detailed reports of their electrical connections within 15 days. The aim is to eliminate clandestine operations that have caused local power outages. Experts suggest that only the most efficient operations—those that maintain a high hash-to-power ratio—will remain sustainable as energy tariffs continue to be recalibrated for "Intensive Consumption Groups."
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The regulatory landscape in South America has reached a definitive turning point this February 2026. In Brazil, the "New Crypto Era" officially began on February 2 with the entry into force of Central Bank (BCB) Resolutions No. 519, 520, and 521. All Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) now operate under a mandatory licensing regime, focusing on asset segregation and strict compliance against money laundering (AML). Investors should note that, by May 2026, reporting on foreign exchange operations involving crypto will be mandatory for all authorized institutions.
In Paraguay, the government is tightening its control over the mining sector to protect the national power grid. Following recent reports indicating that Paraguay holds approximately 3.9% of the global Bitcoin hashrate, the National Electricity Administration (ANDE) is requiring all mining farms to submit detailed reports of their electrical connections within 15 days. This measure aims to eliminate "clandestine" operations that have caused local outages. Experts suggest that only the most efficient operations, those maintaining a high hash-to-power ratio, will remain sustainable as electricity tariffs are recalibrated for "Intensive Consumption Groups."
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