Binance Seeks Brazilian License Ahead of Oct. 30 Deadline Amid Restrictions on Its Services
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Binance has applied for a license to provide virtual asset services in Brazil ahead of the Oct. 30 deadline, a move that puts its local operations under new regulatory rules. But submitting an application does not mean regulatory approval, Cointelegraph reported, citing the company. The process coincides with practical changes for users, including restrictions on certain products, the transfer of payment accounts to another local company and additional procedures for cross-border transfers. Binance says the new regulatory framework requires it to adapt its services to Brazilian requirements. The central bank aims to strengthen the security and integrity of the virtual asset market, improve oversight and monitoring, and give participants greater ability to anticipate requirements.
According to Binance, individual payment accounts for users in Brazil will move by Oct. 29, 2026, to Binance Brasil Corretora de Câmbio e Valores Mobiliários, while BBrasil will provide the virtual asset services permitted under the rules. Sim;paul previously handled the payment accounts and became part of the Binance group after approval of its acquisition was published on Dec. 31, 2024. The company said there is no fee to open an individual account. It also confirmed that users’ previous transaction history will remain available and exportable alongside the new history, without specifying which record types are covered or how long they will remain available. The arrangement separates payment accounts from virtual asset services, which are handled by two different local entities within the group.
From Oct. 27, 2026, some products in Brazil will enter the restricted status announced by Binance. Treatment varies by product: existing loans with Binance ADGM will move to repayment-only status, allowing customers to settle their positions without fees or penalties, while existing margin positions will remain open but customers will not be able to place new orders, add funds or borrow more. Other restricted products will move to a status that allows existing positions to be closed or reduced only, and they will not be transferred to the international account. Binance says the changes are part of adapting its services to current rules. The restrictions affect the ability to open or expand positions, while options for handling existing positions vary by product.
For international transfers, Binance will introduce new procedures on Nov. 1, 2026, requiring users to specify the purpose of transfers of crypto assets into or out of Brazil and confirm the counterparty’s identity. The company says data on relevant transactions is submitted monthly to the central bank. An international withdrawal request cannot be submitted before the questionnaire is completed; deposits from abroad will remain pending until the information is provided and may be returned to the sender in some cases. Binance sets a limit of 100,000 dollars per transaction with counterparties not licensed to operate in Brazil’s foreign exchange market. The company says that limit may be replaced by one of 500,000 dollars in the near future, without giving a specific date.
Binance distinguishes these procedures from the Travel Rule, which it says is scheduled for phased implementation for domestic transactions in 2027 and international transactions in 2028. Across the market, the new regulatory amendments take effect on Oct. 1, 2026, while specific provisions on data submission begin on Jan. 1, 2027, according to the central bank. Reporting rules cover transfers to or from self-hosted wallets when their value is equivalent to 10,000 dollars or more. The central bank said the changes aim to strengthen market security and integrity and improve oversight and monitoring, while giving participants greater ability to anticipate requirements. From Jan. 1, 2027, virtual asset service companies will also be subject to prudential requirements covering risk management, capital and disclosure policies.
Regarding the scope of its products, Binance says it does not offer derivatives services, including futures, to residents of Brazil, citing Law No. 6.385/1976 and regulatory interpretations. According to its notice, the company offers the option of using a separate international account with a Binance entity in Abu Dhabi, subject to that account’s terms. Binance’s general manager in Brazil said the company supports a regulated market and hopes ongoing dialogue with the central bank will allow it to bring back some products suspended to comply with current rules. He added that the company hopes to offer other products “in the near future.” The Oct. 30 deadline remains the next milestone in the licensing application process, while some prudential and procedural requirements extend into 2027.