KuCoin Integrates Pix for Cryptocurrency Payments in Brazil

KuCoin Expands into Brazil via Pix Integration

  • KuCoin, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Pix, an instant payment platform by the Central Bank of Brazil.
  • This integration allows Brazilians to use over 50 cryptocurrencies at merchants accepting Pix QR codes.
  • The initiative aims to enhance crypto accessibility and bridge digital assets with everyday usage.
  • Approximately 26 million Brazilians (12% of the population) currently hold or use crypto assets.
  • Brazil's Finance Ministry is considering applying the IOF tax on cross-border crypto transactions, currently classified as forex but not taxed.

Recent KuCoin Developments

  • KuCoin recently signed an MoU with Vietnam VBA and 1Matrix to advance blockchain infrastructure in Vietnam.
  • In Switzerland, KuCoin Pay is available in over 100 SPAR supermarkets for crypto payments without gas fees, facilitated by DFX.swiss.