Brazil's B3 Exchange Plans Tokenized Stocks by H2 2026, Delays Direct Trading
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Summary
Brazil's stock exchange B3 plans to adopt tokenization in H2 2026 by replicating its traditional depository databases as blockchain-based tokens. Initially, stocks will be represented on a blockchain ecosystem without enabling direct token trading. The exchange also plans to integrate stablecoins into settlement systems and launch B3RL, a Brazilian real stablecoin, later in 2026 to support atomic settlement models. A digital twin of its depository database is being developed for potential inclusion in the traditional financial system.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledB3 will adopt tokenization in the second half of 2026 by replicating traditional depository databases as blockchain-based tokens.
Early stages will focus on representing stocks on a blockchain ecosystem without enabling token trading.
B3 expects to launch B3RL, a Brazilian real stablecoin, later in 2026 to support more direct and atomic settlement models.
B3 is also developing a digital twin of its depository database in a blockchain in preparation for potential inclusion in the traditional financial system.
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