logo

Brazil bans Bitcoin and Forex trader

Brazil bans Bitcoin and Forex Trader

TL;DR Breakdown

  • Brazil has banned a Bitcoin and Forex broker that offers Bitcoin options. The company has been banned by the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM).
  • CVM issued a public warning related to the irregularities related to the XM Global Limited via Superintendent of Market and Intermediary Relations.

Although not a major hit to Bitcoin (BTC), Brazil has banned a Bitcoin and Forex broker that offers Bitcoin options. The company has been banned by the Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM).

Reportedly, CVM issued a public warning related to the irregularities related to the XM Global Limited via Superintendent of Market and Intermediary Relations. The warning stated that XM Global limited is neither allowed to operate in Brazil nor it can deal with customers in Brazil.

Bitcoin and Forex offering by XM Global

Furthermore, CVM ordered the suspension of the investment offerings in Bitcoin and Forex and its derivate spaces immediately. If the firm fails to abide by then it will have to pay a fine of one thousand reals around two hundred and thirty-nine dollars per day.

Although the XM Global Limited is a leading trading platform, however; forex market has been banned in Brazil and no firm is allowed to sell such options in Brazil. The firm started trading BTC against dollars back in 2017.

As previously reported, the security regulators of Thailand have also warned the public about the scammers posing as legal trading firms of cryptocurrency operating in other countries.

Moreover, the chief executive officer (CEO) of the Zambian Securities and Exchange Commission Chitalu had warned the public about the OnyxCoin digital currency Kwakoo not being licensed.

Disclaimer. The information provided is not trading advice. Cryptopolitan.com holds no liability for any investments made based on the information provided on this page. We strongly recommend independent research and/or consultation with a qualified professional before making any investment decision.

Johnson Go

Johnson Go

Blockchain enthusiast, project management specialist, writer and crypto investor. JG deals mostly with problems and solutions of crypto projects and provides market outlook for investments. He contributes his analytical skills to projects.

Related News

Hot Stories

Coinbase CEO Calls for Action in Electing Pro-Crypto Lawmakers Following SEC Wells Notice
SEC issues official investor alert on crypto trading risks
How Did Significant Developments Help Shape Artificial Intelligence?
Algorand CEO confirms Coinbase's discontinuation of ALGO staking rewards for retail customers
Crypto CEOs brief regulators on DeFi concerns

Follow Us

Industry News

Coinbase CEO Calls for Action in Electing Pro-Crypto Lawmakers Following SEC Wells Notice
Algorand CEO confirms Coinbase's discontinuation of ALGO staking rewards for retail customers
Crypto CEOs brief regulators on DeFi concerns
Do Kwon, Terraform Labs co-founder and CEO, arrested in Montenegro
UAE Central Bank launches CBDC strategy: The Digital Dirham

Add Your Heading Text Here