Is Uphold available in Brazil?
Uphold serves residents of Brazil and does not list Brazil among the locations it does not support as of 25 June 2026. The Banco Central do Brasil is the designated regulator for virtual asset service providers under Law 14,478, and the rules are settling during a transition period, so confirm the current position before acting.
Information, not advice. This is general information, not legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify the current rules with a qualified local professional and the official regulator before acting.
How we checked this. We set this status by reading the platform's own terms of use and country eligibility, and the public register kept by the named regulator, then dated the result. Availability can change, so confirm directly with the platform and the regulator before acting. As of 26 June 2026.
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of Brazil. Brazil does not appear on Upholds published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026. Brazil regulates virtual asset service providers under Law 14,478 of 2022, with the Banco Central do Brasil designated as the supervisor and the Comissao de Valores Mobiliarios overseeing tokens that qualify as securities, so confirm the current authorisation and product offering before acting.
Availability for residents of Brazil
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of Brazil. Brazil does not appear on Upholds published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026, and the platform serves Brazilian customers. Verification of identity, known as know your customer, is required before trading, and the products available can vary by country.
Brazil set out its legal framework for crypto in Law 14,478 of 2022, often called the legal framework for virtual assets. A decree confirmed the Banco Central do Brasil as the authority responsible for authorising and supervising virtual asset service providers, while the Comissao de Valores Mobiliarios (CVM) keeps oversight of crypto assets that are treated as securities.
During 2025 the Banco Central do Brasil issued the detailed rules for the sector, with a transition period that allows existing providers to continue operating while they seek authorisation, running into late 2026. Treat this availability as accurate as of 26 June 2026 and confirm the current authorisation with Uphold and the Banco Central do Brasil before acting.
Access, identity checks, and products
Uphold is a custodial platform, which means it holds the assets in your account on your behalf rather than giving you the private keys. Brazilian users typically verify their identity and can fund an account in Brazilian reais to buy, sell, and hold a range of crypto assets. The exact products offered to Brazil depend on local rules and on the authorisations Uphold holds, so check the platform itself for the current list.
As the Banco Central do Brasil brings providers into its authorisation regime, the platforms operating in the market and the products they offer can change. Confirm what is offered to Brazil on the platform, and treat the authorisation transition as the main moving part rather than the day to day mechanics.
How crypto is taxed in Brazil
Crypto is taxable in Brazil. As of 26 June 2026, the Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB) treats crypto as an asset, and gains on disposals are generally taxable as capital gains, with holdings reported in the annual income tax return above set thresholds. The Receita Federal has also modernised crypto reporting in line with the international Crypto Asset Reporting Framework.
Tax rules, rates, and reporting duties change and depend on your situation, so confirm the current treatment with the Receita Federal do Brasil or a qualified tax professional. This is general information, not tax advice (as of 26 June 2026).
Uphold and several other platforms serve residents of Brazil as of 26 June 2026. Availability and products vary, so compare the exchanges that are genuinely available in Brazil before you choose.
Every availability status here is dated and checked against the named regulator's public register. We never place a link to a platform where it is not available.
Regulator and sources
The lead authority for crypto platforms in Brazil is the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), with the Comissao de Valores Mobiliarios overseeing security tokens. The availability position on this page comes from Upholds own jurisdiction list and is stated as of 26 June 2026.
- Uphold, published list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026.
- Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), designated supervisor of virtual asset service providers under Law 14,478 of 2022 and its implementing decree and resolutions.
- Comissao de Valores Mobiliarios (CVM), oversight of crypto assets treated as securities.
- Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB), guidance and reporting rules on the taxation of crypto.
Frequently asked questions
Is Uphold available in Brazil?
As of 26 June 2026, Uphold is available to residents of Brazil. Brazil does not appear on Upholds list of jurisdictions it does not support, last updated 25 June 2026. Confirm the current product list and the platform authorisation status with the Banco Central do Brasil before acting.
Does Uphold need authorisation to serve Brazil?
Brazil requires virtual asset service providers to be authorised and supervised by the Banco Central do Brasil under Law 14,478, with a transition period for existing providers. Confirm the current position directly with Uphold and the regulator (as of 26 June 2026).
Is crypto legal in Brazil?
Yes. Holding and trading crypto is legal in Brazil, with virtual asset service providers supervised by the Banco Central do Brasil under Law 14,478 (as of 26 June 2026).
Who regulates crypto in Brazil?
The lead authority is the Banco Central do Brasil (BCB), while the Comissao de Valores Mobiliarios oversees tokens that qualify as securities (as of 26 June 2026).
How is crypto taxed in Brazil?
As of 26 June 2026, the Receita Federal do Brasil (RFB) treats crypto as an asset, with gains generally taxed as capital gains and holdings reported above set thresholds. Treatment depends on your circumstances, so confirm with the tax authority or a qualified professional. This is general information, not tax advice.
How can I confirm Upholds current status for Brazil?
Check Upholds own published list of jurisdictions it does not support, which is dated and updated, and the platform itself when you sign in. Those primary sources are the most current way to confirm availability before acting.
Rules change frequently. Exchange availability and authorisations can change at short notice, and the Banco Central do Brasil is bringing crypto providers into its authorisation regime during a transition period. The position on this page is dated 26 June 2026. Confirm the current status with the Banco Central do Brasil and the platform before you act.
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