Key facts
- Itaú Unibanco has formally registered with Brazil's central bank.
- The bank will offer crypto trading and custody services.
- Brazil's licensing window for virtual asset service providers has closed.
Itaú Unibanco has formally registered with Brazil's central bank to intermediate and custody crypto assets under the new licensing rules. This makes Itaú the first bank in Brazil to officially register for such services as the country closes its licensing window for virtual asset service providers.