B3 Embraces Digital Assets with Tokenization and Stablecoin
Brazil’s leading stock exchange, B3, has announced plans to launch a tokenization platform and issue its own stablecoin as part of a major push into digital assets, set to go live in 2026. The initiative is designed to bridge traditional markets with blockchain technology and simplify trading of both traditional and tokenized assets.
In a statement to investors, Luiz Masagão, B3’s Vice President of Products and Clients, explained that the tokenization platform will initially focus on stock market assets. The accompanying stablecoin will serve as a settlement tool, facilitating smoother transactions in the tokenized ecosystem.
“The value of connecting this tokenization platform to the traditional system is that assets remain fungible,” Masagão said.
“Token buyers won’t know if they’re purchasing from a traditional stock seller, ensuring liquidity benefits both sides.”
Digital Assets Strategy Expands Beyond Tokenization
Masagão also revealed that B3 intends to broaden digital asset offerings with weekly options for Bitcoin, Ether, and Solana, along with event-based contracts similar to those on prediction platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
This strategy positions the exchange as a pioneer in Brazil’s growing digital finance sector, following recent moves by the Central Bank of Brazil to classify stablecoin transactions as foreign-exchange operations, effective February 2026. The impact of this policy on stock exchanges like B3 remains to be clarified.
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B3 Outpaces Global Competitors in Crypto Integration
B3 has a history of innovation in crypto exposure for investors. The exchange introduced exchange-traded funds (ETFs) with crypto exposure before many US markets, offering 13 ETFs starting in 2021. In February 2024, B3 also launched a spot XRP fund, giving Brazilian investors direct access to digital assets through traditional market channels.
“B3’s integration of tokenization and stablecoins represents a major step forward for digital asset adoption in traditional finance,” analysts said, highlighting the exchange’s role as a trailblazer in Latin America.
What This Means for Investors
The tokenization platform and B3-issued stablecoin promise to enhance liquidity, reduce friction between traditional and digital markets, and provide investors with innovative ways to access crypto assets. By merging conventional finance with blockchain, B3 is paving the way for a new era of financial products in Brazil, positioning itself ahead of many global counterparts.
With its 2026 launch on the horizon, B3 is setting the stage for a fully integrated ecosystem where traditional assets and crypto coexist seamlessly.
