Tue, June 18, 2024 at 21:56

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  Kang-hoon

  • Hello, Annie.

  • Today, I have some important news regarding Brazil's Receita Federal increasing scrutiny on foreign digital asset exchanges operating within its borders.

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• Annie

  • Oh, interesting!😊 What exactly are they planning to do?

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • The national tax authority aims to gather operational data from platforms like Binance, Coinbase, and Kraken.

  • This is to bolster regulation and transparency in the burgeoning sector.

• Annie

  • Wow, that sounds like a big move.

  • How will this affect these exchanges?

  
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• 

  Kang-hoon

  • These platforms will be required to disclose their operational methodologies and customer service practices within Brazil.

  • The focus is on ensuring compliance with local tax laws and anti-money laundering regulations.

• Annie

  • I see.

  • Is there a specific reason for this increased scrutiny now?

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, the decision comes as digital asset usage in Brazil has surged.

  • From January to July 2023, crypto holdings by Brazilians reached 133.6 billion reais, which is about $24.6 billion.

  • This represents a significant 36.6% increase from the previous year.

• Annie

  • That's a huge increase!😲 So, they are trying to ensure everything is above board?

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • Exactly.

  • Andrea Chaves, the Deputy Secretary of Inspection at Receita Federal, emphasized the necessity of this initiative to verify that these exchanges comply with tax obligations and do not engage in illegal activities.

• Annie

  • Makes sense.

  • What about the local service providers?

  • Are they affected too?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Yes, Wagner Lima, a risk management coordinator at the Revenue Service, highlighted the need to review collaborations between foreign exchanges and local service providers.

  • This ensures compliance with a 2019 regulation that mandates information sharing.

• Annie

  • So, they are really tightening the net.

  • Will this new ordinance affect customer data?

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • No, the upcoming ordinance will require exchanges to provide extensive details about their operations but will exclude customer-specific data and transactional information, adhering to current Brazilian laws.

• Annie

  • That's good to know.

  • How significant are these foreign exchanges in Brazil's market?

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • The increase in declared holdings through foreign exchanges saw a 51.2% jump from the previous year, underscoring their growing significance in the local market.

• Annie

  • Wow, that's quite a leap.

  • So, do you think this news is good or bad for the market?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • In the short term, this is likely to be seen as a negative development.

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  • Increased scrutiny and regulatory requirements could lead to higher operational costs for these exchanges, which might be passed on to the consumers.

• Annie

  • I see.

  • So, it might not be great news for investors right now?

  
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  Kang-hoon

  • Indeed.

  • While the long-term goal is to ensure a transparent and legal market, the immediate impact could be increased costs and potential disruptions in service.

• Annie

  • Thank you for the detailed explanation, Kang-hoon.

  • This really helps me understand the implications better.😊

  
• 

  Kang-hoon

  • You're welcome, Annie.

  • Always here to help you navigate through the news.

  • Upon comprehensive consideration, this news is perceived as a 😱Bearish.