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A cidade de São Paulo sediará entre 17 e 19 de março o MERGE São Paulo 2026, conferência global de Web3, blockchain e criptoativos que reunirá mais de 5.000 participantes e 300 palestrantes. O evento terá foco em regulação de ativos digitais, stablecoins e infraestrutura blockchain na América Latina.

A programação conta com participação de instituições como Banco Central do Brasil, BNDES, Banco do Brasil, Santander, Itaú, Bradesco, BTG Pactual e Visa, além de entidades regulatórias internacionais como Comisión Nacional de Valores da Argentina, CNAD de El Salvador e Banco de Crédito da Bolívia.

Contexto regulatório brasileiro

O evento ocorre em momento de consolidação do marco regulatório de criptoativos no Brasil. Assim, as discussões abordarão impactos práticos da regulação no desenvolvimento do mercado, atração de investimentos e adoção institucional de tecnologias Web3.

“O Brasil está vivendo um dos momentos mais relevantes da sua história recente em termos de regulação de ativos digitais. Existe uma oportunidade concreta de construir um modelo que estimule inovação, aumente a segurança jurídica e fortaleça a confiança institucional”, afirma Paula Pascual, fundadora e CEO da MERGE.

Programação em quatro palcos

A conferência distribuirá conteúdo em quatro palcos simultâneos, abordando temas como stablecoins, infraestrutura blockchain, tecnologia financeira, compliance e inovação regulada. Além disso, o evento será realizado em português e inglês, com participação de profissionais da América Latina, Europa e Estados Unidos.

A abertura oficial acontecerá no dia 17 de março no Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, com evento institucional para 400 convidados, reunindo autoridades e executivos C-level. Nos dias 18 e 19, a programação segue no World Trade Center São Paulo.

O BeInCrypto será parceiro de mídia do evento, com um desconto exclusivo de 20% em para seus leitores. 

São Paulo como hub regional

Após edição em Buenos Aires em 2025, o MERGE São Paulo se consolida como novo hub regional do evento.

“A regulação é um dos pilares para a maturidade do mercado, mas só funciona quando é construída com diálogo, visão internacional e compreensão real da tecnologia”, afirma Paula Pascual.

A MERGE se posiciona como ponte entre ecossistemas globais, conectando instituições, startups, reguladores e empresas que buscam expandir operações de forma estruturada no mercado de ativos digitais.

O artigo MERGE São Paulo debate impacto da regulamentação cripto em março foi visto pela primeira vez em BeInCrypto Brasil.

A BRL1 Network anunciou a listagem da stablecoin BRL1 nas exchanges OKX e Kraken, ampliando a presença do real brasileiro no mercado internacional de criptoativos. A medida marca o início da negociação direta da moeda digital em dólar, um movimento relevante para a circulação do real fora do ambiente doméstico.

O projeto é desenvolvido por um consórcio formado por Bitso, Foxbit, Mercado Bitcoin e Cainvest. A iniciativa busca oferecer uma infraestrutura que conecte o real à economia digital, facilitando operações entre o sistema financeiro tradicional e o ecossistema cripto.

Entrada em exchanges internacionais

Com a chegada às duas plataformas globais, a BRL1 passa a ser negociada contra outras moedas, o que tende a ampliar sua liquidez e o acesso de investidores estrangeiros ao mercado brasileiro. A negociação direta em dólar reduz etapas operacionais e cria novas possibilidades para fluxos internacionais envolvendo o real.

Segundo Thomaz Teixeira, CEO da BRL1 Network, a listagem amplia o alcance do ativo fora do país. “Agora são mais de 60 milhões de pessoas e negócios no mundo com acesso a BRL1. Passar a ter a moeda negociada diretamente em dólar amplia a conectividade entre o real e o sistema financeiro internacional”, afirmou.

Próxima fase do projeto

Atualmente, a stablecoin já está disponível nas exchanges Mercado Bitcoin, Bitso e Foxbit. O lançamento do book BRL1/USD na Kraken, assim como dos pares BRL1/USDT e BRL1/BRL na OKX, sinaliza o início da fase internacional da BRL1 Network.

De acordo com a companhia, novas integrações estão previstas para 2026, com foco em ampliar o uso do real em ambientes digitais e fortalecer a conexão entre exchanges que operam no Brasil e no exterior.

O artigo Stablecoin brasileira avança no mercado global com listagem em OKX e Kraken foi visto pela primeira vez em BeInCrypto Brasil.

The price of Bitcoin has been showing consistent recovery in recent sessions, extending gains that now place BTC near a possible breakout zone. The recent appreciation has brought greater optimism, albeit with caution, to the market.

However, while the bullish momentum strengthens, the increase in profits for short-term investors may represent a known risk capable of challenging Bitcoin's advance.

Some Bitcoin investors are leaving, while others take advantage of the drop

Bitcoin recently reached its highest level in two months, nearing $97,500, its highest value since early November. This recovery occurred even in the face of a significant decline in retail participation. On-chain data from the last three days shows a decrease in the number of BTC investors, indicating an exit of smaller participants.

MB | Mercado Bitcoin announced the acquisition of the Exchange, Securities and Financial Assets Brokerage (CCTVM) of Banco Mercantil, a move that strengthens the company's expansion strategy in the regulated segment and broadens the portfolio of products offered to customers. The operation received authorization from the Central Bank of Brazil and is awaiting formal publication in the Official Gazette.

With the incorporation of the brokerage, MB now offers, in addition to digital assets, expanded access to securities, financial assets, and foreign exchange operations. The initiative reaches a base that exceeds 4 million clients and seeks to integrate solutions from the traditional financial market into the ecosystem of crypto assets already operated by the company.

The total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies (TOTAL) and Bitcoin (BTC) are showing slight declines on the daily chart, with altcoins following the same trend. Story (IP) recorded a 28% drop in the last 24 hours, leading the losses.

In today's news:

Polymarket is under investigation after a digital wallet turned $30,000 into $400,000 by betting on Maduro's ousting just before it occurred. The same wallet has now made a new bet on the deposition of the Supreme Leader of Iran, raising concerns about money laundering through insider information.

Rooftop, a proptech specialized in real estate liquidity, completed two structured token offerings in partnership with Mercado Bitcoin, moving R$ 17.2 million. The issuances included real estate tokens backed by high-end properties and an equity offering linked to the performance of the company itself.

The operation attracted more than 2,200 investors, with average tickets between R$ 5,600 and R$ 6,000, and reinforces the expansion of the tokenization market in the country.

Real estate tokens raised R$ 15.7 million

According to Chainalysis, Bitcoin (BTC) has become a 'resistance element' in Iran amid a backdrop of rising instability, as the country's crypto ecosystem surpassed $7.78 billion in 2025.

With the national currency weakened and protests spreading across the country, cryptocurrencies emerge as a crucial alternative for many Iranians, as evidenced by the increase in the use of these technologies.

Iranians amplify Bitcoin transfers as the economic crisis worsens

In a move that draws attention from the market, Ethereum, the capital of the crypto sector and one of the world's largest content creators, is entering into an agreement that is moving the industry. YouTube celebrity Jimmy Donaldson, known as MrBeast, has previously stated he operates with "negative money," but his company, Beast Industries, has just received a significant investment.

On Thursday (15), BitMine Immersion Technologies announced a $200 million investment in shares.

BITMINE JUST MADE A $200M MOVE OUTSIDE CRYPTO$BMNR announced a $200M equity investment into Beast Industries, the company behind MrBeast.

Litecoin (LTC) investors have not yet registered gains in 2026, as the price remains under pressure from the strong wave of selling observed in October of last year. Nevertheless, when considering a broader horizon, the asset shows signs pointing to the possibility of a trend reversal.

Positive indicators support this reading, including the continued activity of major investors and the growing interest surrounding Litecoin.

How do major investors dominate trading?

Polygon carried out a significant internal round of layoffs, according to several sources close to the matter. Industry professionals told BeInCrypto that approximately 30% of staff were let go this week, although the company has not yet made a public announcement.

Meanwhile, reports have been circulating on social media, with various employees and figures from the Polygon ecosystem posting about abrupt departures and team changes. Polygon Labs has not yet responded to requests for comment.

In January 2026, the Ethereum ecosystem recorded a significant increase in staking activities, with various indicators reaching all-time highs. These records could reduce the net supply and favor a potential price breakout.

Although the ETH price has remained below the US$ 3,500 level over the past two months, analysts believe a breakout may be imminent due to positive network signals.

Nearly 36 million ETH in staking corresponds to approximately 30% of the supply

A 21Shares, the asset manager responsible for the largest offering of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs/ETPs) in the world, announced today (15) a strategic partnership with Empiricus Asset, a Brazilian asset manager specializing in innovative investment strategies. The agreement aims to expand and strengthen content production on the crypto market in Brazil and abroad.

The collaboration between the two companies involves setting up research initiatives that combine 21Shares' global expertise with Empiricus Asset's local knowledge of the Brazilian market. Planned initiatives include producing content and studies tailored to institutional investors, developing analyses with a specific focus on Brazil, and educational actions targeted at this audience.

The increasingly strong rumors about the possible return of attacking midfielder Lucas Paquetá to Flamengo triggered an immediate reaction in the sports cryptoasset market. The club's fan token ($MENGO) recorded a significant 13.7% increase in value, accompanied by trading volume that nearly doubled within 24 hours.

The transfer saga

Lucas Paquetá, developed through Flamengo's youth categories, is determined to return to Brazil after three years playing for West Ham. However, the English club resists the transfer: in a precarious situation in the Premier League—currently in 18th place with only 14 points—the Hammers are trying to retain the Brazilian or at least maximize the sale value.

The crypto market witnessed an unprecedented volume of project collapses in 2025, with over 11.6 million tokens failing in a single year, according to recent data from CoinGecko.

This number corresponds to 86.3% of all cryptocurrency failures recorded since 2021, solidifying 2025 as the most destructive year for token survival in the industry's history.

Token creation surges and survival rate drops, according to CoinGecko report

CoinGecko data points to a breakdown in the token economy, driven by explosive project creation, memecoin saturation, and increased market turbulence.

Bitcoin attempts to recover recent losses after reclaiming the $95,000 level, a move that has brought short-term optimism. The rally pushed BTC to its highest level in two months, but the recovery is not yet consolidated.

In practice, the asset is now facing a more significant obstacle. The range between $98,000 and $110,000 is considered the most difficult resistance zone so far.

Bitcoin investors have opportunities to sell

The difficulty of Bitcoin becomes evident in the analysis of the Long-Term Holder Cost Basis Distribution Heatmap. Since November 2025, all recovery attempts have been interrupted in a concentrated supply zone between approximately $93,000 and $110,000. Within this range are coins acquired during previous price peaks, which keeps selling pressure present whenever prices return to these levels.

A Base App, autonomous wallet, and on-chain app ecosystem developed by Coinbase, is undergoing a strategic shift to prioritize trading.

Within the Base ecosystem, mini apps and creator coins play a significant role. Mini apps are lightweight applications that run within the Base App itself, without the need for separate downloads, using the user's same wallet and identity.

They enable fast on-chain experiences such as simple games, DeFi tools, creator integrations, and access to financial services. Creator coins, on the other hand, are tokens directly associated with creators, developers, or communities, used for monetization, access to exclusive benefits, and participation in their own economies, with value tied to generated engagement.

Robinhood included Lighter DEX's LIT token, even after the altcoin recorded a 15% drop on Thursday. The inclusion spurred a recovery for the decentralized exchange's token, which is now trading at $2.11.

The decision came just hours after Lighter announced the launch of the highly anticipated LIT staking, with details on how investors can earn rewards and access additional resources on the platform.

The article 'Robinhood Listing Drives Slight Rise: Token Recovers After 15% Drop' was first seen on BeInCrypto Brasil.

Bobby Ong, CEO and co-founder of CoinGecko, issued a statement on the platform's prospects, emphasizing operational strength and a continued focus on transparency and sustainable growth in the long term.

The statement came amid rumors that the company was evaluating a possible sale.

Bobby Ong comments on sale rumors

Recent reports, citing sources close to the subject, indicate that CoinGecko, an independent crypto data aggregator, is considering an operation with an estimated valuation close to US$ 500 million.

Major crypto investors, known as whales, increased their exposure to Chainlink (LINK) after the second spot ETF linked to the altcoin entered the market this week.

The growth in institutional and large investor activity signals greater confidence in the project's outlook. Still, LINK dropped more than 1% over the past 24 hours, following the general market downturn.

The Bitwise Chainlink ETF launched with $2.59 million in inflows

BeInCrypto Brasil独家 interviewed Guilherme Bettanin, responsible for Coinbase in Latin America.

The executive from the largest American exchange revealed plans for expanding the Base ecosystem — a layer 2 blockchain — in Brazil and strategies to connect local projects with global acceleration and funding opportunities. Check it out.

Developers in focus at Coinbase

Aline Fernandes (BeInCrypto): Guilherme, you've been in charge of Coinbase's Country Lead role in Brazil for six months and now across all of Latin America. What are your strategic priorities for the first 12 months, in this first year of operation here?