The Central Bank of Brazil has effectively blocked crypto firms from taking part in its central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The bank this month issued a call for interested firms to join the next phase of its pilot. But while the bank did not explicitly rule out the participation of crypto companies, the media outlet Livecoins explained that the call was a de facto snub for crypto players.... Read More: Brazil Central Bank CBDC Pilot Snubs Crypto Firms