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According to BBX data, yesterday and in recent days, global listed companies and cryptocurrency asset management institutions disclosed the latest real adjustment dynamics in digital asset holdings and custody chains, with the core information as follows:DigitalX sold 80 bitcoins: Australian cryptocurrency asset management company DigitalX Limited (ASX: $DXX) officially disclosed that the company recently sold 80 bitcoins in the secondary market. After this reduction, its total bitcoin holdings decreased from 363 to 283 BTC.Oranje BTC steadily increased holdings by 6 bitcoins: Brazilian listed bitcoin treasury company Oranje BTC (B3: $OBTC3) announced that it has bought an additional 6 bitcoins. After this slight accumulation at a low price, its total bitcoin holdings rose to 3,918 BTC, further consolidating its position as one of the largest enterprise-level digital treasuries in South America.Bitmine received 7,500 ETH from BitGo: Nasdaq-listed company Bitmine (NYSE: $BMNR) on-chain fund flow shows that the company officially withdrew and received 7,500 ETH (with a fair value of approximately $14.61 million) from the digital asset custody platform BitGo yesterday, and it is expected to be transferred to on-chain staking or custody accounts.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stated in its financial system stability assessment report released this month that Brazil's cross-border capital flows based on cryptocurrency have continued to grow since 2017, surpassing traditional capital flows. The report indicates that these capital flows are mostly driven by stablecoins, as businesses and retail investors use stablecoins for efficiency and tax-related reasons. The flow of stablecoins is related to international and local investment indicators such as the S&P 500, VIX, and Bitcoin prices, and is also influenced by exchange rates, interest rates, policy uncertainty, and changes in tax policies.The IMF noted that the Central Bank of Brazil has taken measures to regulate the virtual asset service provider (VASP) industry, but there are still shortcomings in areas such as customer legal protection and asset segregation. Comprehensive implementation of international standards such as the travel rule for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) is still needed. The report pointed out that Brazil's cryptocurrency system is connected to the traditional financial system, and regulators need to cooperate with domestic and international regulatory bodies to establish a more robust reporting mechanism. The Brazilian Congress is preparing to review Bill 4308/2024 to regulate the status of stablecoins.

According to market news, the Brazilian listed company OranjeBTC (OBTC3) has additionally purchased 6 bitcoins, currently holding a total of 3918 BTC, ranking 24th in the Bitcoin 100 Ranking.

The Brazilian Federal Police are cracking down on a drug trafficking gang that has been laundering money through cryptocurrency in Operation Commodity. Since 2021, the gang has smuggled over 6.5 tons of cocaine to Europe via the Port of Rio de Janeiro, with the drugs hidden in shipments of coffee, cement, and mortar.The operation covered São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Santa Catarina, and Espírito Santo, with police executing 13 preventive arrests and 44 search and seizure warrants. The court ordered the seizure of assets and the freezing of up to 1 billion reais, approximately 196 million dollars. Police stated that the gang is linked to Primeiro Comando da Capital (PCC) and Comando Vermelho (CV), and laundered money through a luxury car dealership and shell companies in the Greater São Paulo area, with the dealership selling vehicles such as Ferrari, Porsche, Corvette, and Land Rover.The individuals involved used shell companies to issue invoices lacking supporting documents, bringing drug trafficking proceeds into the Brazilian financial system and using cryptocurrency to conceal transactions. The suspects will be held accountable for charges including transnational organized crime, international drug trafficking, and money laundering.

According to official news, Coinbase has added USDC-BRL support for users in Brazil.This trading pair will be available on Coinbase Exchange at launch and will gradually expand to the Coinbase website, Coinbase app, and Coinbase Advanced.

According to the official website of the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), the CVM officially established the Security Tokenization Working Group (GTT) on July 17, 2026, aiming to conduct research, testing, and regulatory framework development around Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), covering aspects such as the registration, custody, trading, and clearing of securities.The initial operating period of the working group is 120 days, which can be extended by 30 days, gathering representatives from 14 departments within the CVM, and will invite government agencies, self-regulatory organizations, and market experts to participate. The first task is to submit an experimental regulatory framework proposal for security tokenization to the CVM committee within 60 days of its establishment. CVM Chairman Otto Lobo stated that tokenization is one of the most important structural changes in the capital market and requires equally innovative regulatory responses.

[July 16, 2026] -PhotonPay, the next-gen global financial operating system, today announced the opening of its São Paulo office, marking a pivotal expansion in Latin America following established hubs in Hong Kong and Dubai. Addressing regional payment frictions, PhotonPay integrates local Pix clearing, real-time FX, and AI-driven compliance into a unified OS. A core pillar of this expansion is the company’s global multi-asset wallet, which seamlessly bridges traditional fiat with regulated stablecoin infrastructure, significantly accelerating liquidity velocity for global businesses. Looking ahead, PhotonPay is set to set a new standard for connectivity across Latin America, delivering a seamless, compliant, and future-proof financial engine that empowers businesses to scale globally with ease.

Bitcoin Treasuries.NET posted on platform X that the Brazilian listed company OranjeBTC (OBTC3) has additionally purchased 8 BTC, currently holding a total of 3912 BTC, ranking 24th in Bitcoin 100.

According to IBTIMES, Brazilian police announced the launch of "Operation Veil of Maya," executing 9 search and seizure warrants simultaneously in São Paulo, Ribeirão Preto, Porto Alegre, and Canoas to combat a money laundering network involving 87 shell companies. The operation's name is derived from the philosophical concept of "Maya," which refers to the illusion that hides reality.Investigations show that cryptocurrency primarily plays a role in cross-border fund transfers within this money laundering network, where criminals receive illegal income through shell companies, convert the funds into crypto assets, and then transfer them abroad. Those involved may face charges of money laundering, tax evasion, participation in organized crime, and other related accusations, but the police have not yet disclosed the scale of the funds involved or the quantity of seized assets.

According to CoinDesk, Coinbase mistakenly sent a "breaking news" alert to users, stating that the Norwegian football team defeated Brazil 3-2 in the World Cup knockout stage, while the match had not yet started. The alert also mentioned that Haaland scored twice in the match; however, Coinbase's own market prediction page still indicated that the match was delayed due to weather.Reports indicate that a user posted a screenshot of the notification on X on Sunday. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong subsequently replied that he was investigating the matter with the team. According to another post, the alert was sent at 10:26 AM Eastern Time, while the match did not start until 4 PM.Max Branzburg, Coinbase's head of consumer and business products, later stated that the erroneous report had been corrected, and the company had made updates to prevent similar inaccurate information in the future. He also mentioned that AI-driven 24/7 trading insights have potential but still require adjustments for such issues. In the actual match, Norway ultimately defeated Brazil 2-1, with Haaland scoring two goals.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $333,040.52 in a single bet on "O/U 2.5" during the "Brazil vs. Norway - More Markets" event. Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding win rate for this bet is 42%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $50,400 in the "Brazil vs. Norway - More Markets" event, betting on "Both Teams to Score." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this bet is 60%.

According to Bitcoin.com, the Central Bank of Brazil stated at a congressional hearing that stablecoins have the attributes of payment tools and should be classified as electronic money instruments rather than general digital assets, thus falling under a stricter regulatory framework.The Brazilian Association of Crypto Economy opposed this, arguing that such classification could lead to regulatory conflicts, hinder the application of stablecoins in institutional and retail markets, and divert Brazil from international regulatory trends. Meanwhile, the Central Bank of Brazil has recently increased regulatory requirements for virtual asset service providers, which may put pressure on the operations of small and medium-sized crypto institutions.

According to Bloomberg, the Federal Police of Brazil simultaneously carried out law enforcement actions in multiple locations in São Paulo to implement the sanctions resolution previously issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, targeting cross-border money laundering gangs serving the Brazilian gang "First Command of the Capital (PCC)."This operation executed 11 temporary arrest warrants and conducted 13 searches and seizures, involving two core individuals who have been placed on the sanctions list by the U.S. authorities. As ruled by the court, a total of 1.04 billion reais (equivalent to 200 million dollars) in funds, physical assets, and cryptocurrencies associated with the individuals involved have been frozen.The individual involved, Stella Stefanie Nunes Henrique de Oliveira, has been arrested by the police, while another suspect, Victor Henrique de Oliveira Shimada, is currently at large. U.S. authorities accuse the two of establishing multi-layered financial channels, relying on cryptocurrency transfers, cash transportation, and large transfers between public and private accounts to move criminal proceeds. The suspects will face multiple charges including conspiracy, money laundering, and illegal cross-border transfer of funds.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $62,604.81 in the "Brazil vs Japan - More Markets" event, specifically on "O/U 2.5". Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this bet is 57%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket market. A large whale invested $59,400 in a single bet on the "Scotland vs. Brazil - More Markets" event for "O/U 2.5". Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding win rate for this bet is 54%.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the Polymarket. A large whale invested $168,164.83 in the "Brazil vs. Haiti - More Markets" event, specifically on "O/U 3.5". Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 50%.

According to Livecoins, Brazilian Federal Deputy Lincoln Portela proposed Bill No. 2.901/2026, which aims to establish a framework for a national fintech and digital finance platform, creating a permanent regulatory sandbox system for testing blockchain technology and asset tokenization, supervised by the Central Bank of Brazil.The bill requires regulatory requirements to be proportional to the size of the company, allowing small fintech startups to apply simplified standards, and prohibits the government from imposing bureaucratic measures or obligations that do not align with the digital nature of the cryptocurrency market. The sandbox testing scope includes financial flow tracking, artificial intelligence credit applications, and programmable payment practices.The bill also allows companies to share network infrastructure and institutional adaptation databases, but they must comply with data protection regulations. The cooperation mechanism aims to combat financial crimes in cryptocurrency transactions, promote customer identity verification, and enhance cybersecurity.The bill also proposes the establishment of a national system for digital financial integrity, coordinating network regulatory actions to combat criminal structures that use cryptocurrency to hide wealth. Fines for non-compliant companies can reach up to 20% of their annual profit or revenue. The bill will be discussed in various committees of the House of Representatives.

According to on-chain data monitored by Catcher Predict, significant capital movements are predicted in the market Polymarket. A large whale invested $91,700 in the "World Cup Champion" event, specifically targeting "Brazil." Based on the current transaction price, the latest corresponding winning probability for this target is 91.7%.