B3 will also issue its own stablecoin as a tool to enable trading in tokens.
Brazil Crypto News
Brazilian stock exchange B3 has announced plans to launch a tokenization platform and proprietary stablecoin for settlements beginning in 2026. The move deepens the exchange's involvement with digital assets and blockchain technology.
B3's vice president of products and clients, Luiz Masagão, disclosed the plans in a Tuesday notice to investors. The exchange will launch a tokenization platform for traditional assets, starting with stock market offerings. B3 will also issue its own stablecoin as a tool to enable trading in tokens.
Masagão said the value of connecting the tokenization platform to the traditional ecosystem lies in asset fungibility. Token buyers will not know they are purchasing from traditional stock sellers, allowing a smooth transition with both parties benefiting from the same liquidity. The announcement came about a month after Brazil's central bank classified stablecoin transactions as part of foreign-exchange operations for crypto companies.
The policy change is expected to take effect in February, though its application to stock exchanges like B3 remains unclear. The tokenization and stablecoin initiative represents just one component of B3's broader digital asset strategy.
Brazilian regulators approved ETFs tied to Bitcoin futures in 2021, while U.S. regulators approved spot Bitcoin ETFs in January 2024. Thirteen ETFs with crypto exposure have been listed on B3 since 2021. The exchange included a spot XRP fund in February, demonstrating its early adoption of cryptocurrency investment products in the Latin American market.
Masagão said B3 plans to launch weekly options for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana, as well as event contracts similar to those offered by prediction platforms Kalshi and Polymarket. As Brazil's sole significant stock exchange, B3 offered investors crypto exposure through exchange-traded funds earlier than the U.S.
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