Cryptocurrency Purchases Soar in Brazil: $12.37 Billion Spent YTD
According to data from the Central Bank of Brazil, purchases of cryptocurrency made abroad have soared this year, surpassing the numbers registered in 2023. These purchases, considered imports, have reached $12.37 billio...
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