Brazil Introduces Firm Guidelines on Crypto-Related Financial Crimes

Brazil's Chamber of Deputies imposed new rules on crimes involving cryptocurrencies. The new guidelines include harsher penalties which increase from one to two-thirds. By introducing this law, Brazil could fight against laundering activities using digital currencies. The bill awaits review from the Plenary of the Chamber before passing it into law. A New Age of Regulation in Brazil? As of now, laundering suspects face a jail term of three to ten years. The culprits also attract heavy fines for engaging…