The Rise of ForexTech in Brazil

The Boston University paper defines ForexTech as fintech enabling easier access to foreign currencies and digital assets. Retail and corporate users now access U.S. dollars, stablecoins, and other foreign instruments.

This innovation increases financial inclusion but also introduces systemic risks. Capital outflows through ForexTech can challenge monetary control and weaken domestic currency strength.

Between 2018 and 2024, Brazil’s largest ForexTech firms increased their share of the interbank FX market from 1% to 7.1%. These firms reportedly moved nearly US$30 billion annually through digital platforms. Such volumes are significant relative to traditional banks’ operations.

A Boston University paper just named Ripple and $XRP alongside Brazil’s evolving foreign exchange system

Not influencers. Not blogs. Academic research on monetary infrastructure

Brazilian fintechs are using $XRP for real-world settlement

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Crypto Assets and Brazil’s 2024 FX Volatility

The study links crypto adoption to Brazil’s 2024 foreign-exchange turbulence. Net financial outflows surged to US$95 billion, creating a US$19 billion deficit in the FX market. Crypto-related capital outflows alone reached US$17 billion. Around 9.2 million Brazilians held digital assets, totaling US$8.5 billion in holdings by December 2024.

The researchers introduced the term “digital sin” for this reliance on digital channels. It mirrors “original sin,” which describes structural foreign-currency dependence. Digital sin emphasizes the risks from technology-enabled outflows rather than debt.

XRP’s Real-World Role in Brazilian Finance

The study noted Ripple and XRP as part of Brazil’s evolving foreign-exchange system. XRP Ledger (XRPL) is now used for real-world settlement by fintechs. For example, VERT Capital tokenized public-pension receivables on XRPL, managing around BRL 200 million (~US$40 million).

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Mercado Bitcoin announced plans to tokenize over US$200 million in regulated financial assets on XRPL. This includes fixed-income and equity instruments. Meanwhile, Braza Group launched BBRL, a real-denominated stablecoin on XRPL, to simplify business and consumer transactions.

Innovation Meets Regulatory Challenges

XRPL adoption shows how crypto infrastructure is maturing in Brazil. Yet, it creates lightly regulated conduits for foreign-currency movement. Such channels complicate monetary policy and oversight. Regulators face the challenge of balancing innovation with financial stability.

Implications for Brazil and Emerging Markets

Brazil must reconcile fintech modernization with stable currency control. ForexTech growth could increase unregulated capital flight risks. Adaptive policies and robust oversight are essential to manage systemic vulnerabilities.

Academic recognition, as reported by X Finance Bull, highlights Ripple and XRP’s real impact on Brazil’s financial system. The integration of XRPL is no longer experimental—it is becoming structural. Emerging markets may face similar tensions as digital finance continues to expand.

The BU study underscores a pivotal point: crypto-enabled finance can either strengthen Brazil’s fintech leadership or pressure its currency and capital markets.

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The regulatory framework legalizing the use of cryptocurrencies as a means of payment has just been approved by Brazil’s Chamber of Deputies.

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The document, signed under the code PL 4401/2021, makes provision for the inclusion of virtual currencies and frequent traveler rewards from airlines in the definition of payment agreements, which will be supervised by the Central Bank of Brazil.

Although the law has been approved, there is a need for enactment by the President of Brazil. The law gives legal status to payments for goods and services in form of cryptocurrencies. However, this does not grant them a legal tender status.

After the law comes into place, it will be up to the executive branch of the government to determine the body or office in charge of supervising the matter—only tokens categorized as securities fall under the jurisdictions of the CVM, Brazil’s equivalent to the SEC.

It should be noted that the law does not mention any dispositions regarding the issuance of a central bank digital currency; however, Brazil has already made significant progress in the matter.

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One of the most important aspects of the regulation is the obligation for service providers to separate their funds from those of their clients as a way to prevent a situation similar to that of FTX, where the exchange used its clients’ funds for its own financial operations.

The law avoided a provision granting tax benefits to cryptocurrency miners and also recognized that digital currencies facilitated criminal operations because of their pseudonymous nature, calling for “closer monitoring” of the industry.

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The strategic partnership between Ripple and Travelex bank was announced in a Thursday press release. With this collaboration, “the bank seeks to facilitate customers’ access to international money through several services including remittance and international payments, ATMs, multi-currency prepaid cards, and more”, as disclosed in the announcement.

Taking into consideration the fact that over $780 billion in payments are sent into Brazil annually, the region is a ripe market for Ripple and its customers. 

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The Brazil-based bank is thrilled to embrace RippleNet’s On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) solution for crypto-enabled enterprise payments. Customers will now be able to instantly and seamlessly execute cross-border transactions at cheaper rates. 

Travelex bank has now become the first bank in Latin America to utilize RippleNet’s On-Demand Liquidity(ODL) solution. The bank was also the first to be registered and approved by the Central Bank of Brazil to operate exclusively in foreign exchange. 

It is worth noting that Ripple’s innovation, On-Demand Liquidity (ODL) utilizes XRP, the token majorly distributed by Ripple, as a bridge between two fiat currencies. ODL enables instant and low-cost settlement without the need to hold pre-funded capital in the destination market.

Part of the announcement read;

“Through the use of ODL, Travelex will deliver near instant settlement and access to liquidity 24/7/365, allowing them to better grow and scale their business.”

“At launch, Travelex will support payments between Mexico and Brazil, with plans to support more corridors and use cases, including internal treasury and bulk small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) payments, in the future.”

In commenting on the partnership, Ana Tena, CEO of Travelex Bank Brazil said;

“Travelex Bank is a 100% digital and 100% personal bank. We were the first exclusive foreign exchange bank approved and regulated by the Central Bank of Brazil. Focused on e-Fx transactions, we embrace tech to offer the best solutions to individuals and companies of all sizes and for the most diverse sectors.” 

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Ripple’s Chief Executive Officer, Brad Garlinghouse also said:

“Brazil is a key market for Ripple given its importance as an anchor to business in Latin America, its openness to crypto, and country-wide initiatives that promote fintech innovation. As a result, the market is experiencing an explosion of activity as institutions look to adopt crypto and blockchain technology to solve customer pain points.”

“From day one, we’ve focused on building solutions that deliver real utility and we are excited to collaborate with an innovative partner like Travelex Bank to help move money more efficiently for the benefit of its customers across Brazil,” he added.

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As related by the Secretary of Economic Development, Innovation and Simplification, Chicão Bulhões, multiple companies will be contracted to handle the conversion of digital currencies to Brazilian reais.

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It’s worth noting that this new development will place Rio de Janeiro as the first Brazilian city to adopt payments in cryptocurrency.

The translated announcement reads in part:

“To enable the operation, the municipality will hire companies specialized in converting crypto assets into reais. In this way, the City Hall will receive 100% of the amount in the currency.”

According to Pedro Paulo, the city’s finance and planning secretary, the goal of accepting crypto for property tax payments is to develop a solid market of the nascent asset class in the city.

Pedro Paulo noted:

“We will stimulate the circulation of cryptocurrencies by integrating them into the payment of taxes, as in the case of IPTU and, in the future, this can be expanded to services such as taxi races, for example.”

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Moreover, the city plans to involve non-fungible token (NFT)-based governance policies across various markets, including arts, culture, and tourism.

Meanwhile, Binance CEO, Changpeng CZ popularly known as CZ, has announced the company’s plan to open a new office in the region, stating that “9 days ago, I made a handshake deal with mayor @eduardopaes. Rio De Janeiro will accept crypto for tax payments, and @Binance will open an office in Rio. He’s done his part. We are working on ours.”

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