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Brazil's B3 Stock Exchange to Introduce Tokenization Platform and Stablecoin

Brazil’s main stock exchange, B3, is poised to enhance its cryptocurrency endeavors with a new tokenization platform and its own stablecoin set to launch next year.

This innovative platform will enable various assets to be tokenized and traded directly on the exchange, creating a merged liquidity pool that benefits both traditional and digital asset transactions.

Luiz Masagão, B3’s vice president of products and clients, emphasized that the token buyers would not need to distinguish between traditional stock sellers and new digital asset formats.

Additionally, the planned stablecoin will serve as a vital payment and clearing mechanism within this tokenized ecosystem, aiming to minimize dependence on conventional cash methods.

The B3 stablecoin is expected to be pegged to the Brazilian real, ensuring stability and usability within the exchange’s operations.

Moreover, B3 is expanding its product offerings to include crypto-linked derivatives, such as weekly options on leading cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana.

These derivatives are currently under review by Brazil’s securities regulatory body, the CVM, to ensure compliance and security.

B3 has successfully garnered interest in cryptocurrencies, with approximately 600,000 investors holding around $2.4 billion in assets across various crypto-related products.

The real-world asset market is thriving, achieving a valuation of over $18 billion this year, predominantly driven by tokenized commodities and U.S. Treasury debts.

As traditional financial institutions venture deeper into the crypto space, B3’s strategic moves indicate a commitment to bridging conventional finance with innovative blockchain technology.