Brazilian bank issues Real stablecoin BBRL on Polygon, 1:1 fiat reserve accelerates on-chain payment adoption
On February 26, it was announced that Brazil’s leading foreign exchange bank, Banco Braza, officially launched the stablecoin BBRL backed by the Brazilian real on the Polygon blockchain. This marks another step forward in Brazil’s efforts to digitize fiat currency and integrate blockchain within a compliant framework. The stablecoin is fully backed 1:1 by Brazilian real reserves and aims to provide more efficient, low-cost on-chain payment solutions for businesses and individuals.
According to reports, BBRL serves as a blockchain-mapped asset of the real, usable for digital transfers, cross-border settlements, and corporate fund transfers. Supported by legal currency reserves, its value remains pegged to the real, reducing price volatility risks. Unlike highly volatile cryptocurrencies, BBRL is positioned as a payment and settlement tool, emphasizing stability and practical application scenarios, especially suitable for local trade and cross-border remittances in Brazil.
Regulatory environment was a key prerequisite for this issuance. As early as 2023, Brazil introduced clearer guidelines for cryptocurrency and stablecoin regulation, providing compliant pathways for banks and financial institutions to explore blockchain financial products. With clear rules in place, Banco Braza was able to launch the real-backed stablecoin within a legal regulatory framework, further boosting market confidence and strengthening Brazil’s leading position in Latin America’s digital asset regulation.
BBRL is deployed on the Polygon network mainly due to its low transaction fees and high throughput, which help optimize on-chain payment experiences and reduce operational costs for businesses. As the local currency stablecoin gains traction in the Latin American market, more users prefer to conduct daily transactions using fiat-pegged assets rather than relying on USD stablecoins. This trend indicates that stablecoins are gradually shifting from being merely a medium of exchange to becoming a foundational payment infrastructure.
Against the backdrop of accelerating digitalization in the global financial system, Brazil is setting an example by combining traditional banking, fiat reserve mechanisms, and blockchain technology for the development of the real stablecoin. Moving forward, as demand for digital payments and compliant stablecoins continues to grow, the market size of Brazil’s local stablecoins and cross-border settlement applications is expected to further expand.
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