Itaú Unibanco Explores Stablecoin Launch Amid Brazil’s Regulatory Shifts

Itaú Unibanco, the largest bank in Brazil and Latin America, is actively considering the issuance of an in-house stablecoin as digital assets gain traction in the financial sector.   The bank’s leadership has emphasized the growing importance of blockchain technology for transaction settlement and is assessing how stablecoins could integrate into its business model. The potential for a stablecoin tied to the Brazilian real remains on the table, with Itaú Unibanco exploring whether such an asset would benefit its customers.   The bank is also closely monitoring stablecoin developments at other financial institutions, as well as ongoing regulatory efforts in Brazil that The post Itaú Unibanco Explores Stablecoin Launch Amid Brazil’s Regulatory Shifts first appeared on The Shib Daily source: https://news.shib.io/2025/04/04/itau-unibanco-explores-stablecoin-launch-amid-brazils-regulatory-shifts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itau-unibanco-explores-stablecoin-launch-amid-brazils-regulatory-shifts