Brazil bill proposes permanent blockchain and tokenization sandbox under central bank

Federal deputy Lincoln Portela’s Bill No. 2.901/2026 would set a national fintech and digital finance framework with lighter rules for startups, data-sharing and anti-financial-crime safeguards, and penalties for breaches.

Summary

Brazilian federal deputy Lincoln Portela has introduced Bill No. 2.901/2026, a proposal to establish a national framework for fintech and digital finance. A central feature is a permanent regulatory sandbox for blockchain and asset tokenization trials overseen by the central bank. The bill also calls for proportionate rules and simplified standards for smaller startups, alongside data-sharing requirements and coordinated anti-financial-crime measures. Violations could draw fines of up to 20% of annual profit or revenue, adding an enforcement mechanism to the proposed framework.

Terms & Concepts
  • regulatory sandbox: A controlled environment where financial products or services can be tested under regulatory oversight.
  • asset tokenization: The process of representing assets as digital tokens, typically on blockchain-based systems.
  • anti-financial-crime measures: Controls aimed at preventing illicit financial activity such as fraud, money laundering, and related abuse.