Bitcoin Momentum Builds In Brazil As Average Investment Breaks $1,000

According to a report by Mercado Bitcoin, crypto trading activity in Brazil rose 43% year-over-year in 2025, while the average amount invested per user crossed roughly BRL 5,700 — about $1,000. Related Reading: Blockchain Association Rejects Proposal To Widen Stablecoin Yield Restrictions Reports have disclosed that this jump was driven by heavier use of stablecoins […]

Bitcoin Makes The Cut As Brazil’s Largest Private Bank Issues 2026 Guidance

According to Itaú Asset Management, Brazil’s largest private bank, investors should consider holding 1%–3% of their portfolios in Bitcoin starting in 2026. The recommendation came in a research outlook released this week and frames Bitcoin as a small, complementary holding rather than a main bet. Related Reading: Binance And HTX Get Regulatory Nod To Operate […]