Brazil’s B3 stock exchange is pursuing a technology modernization strategy that includes the launch of its own stablecoin, a tokenization platform for traditional assets, and cryptocurrency derivatives. The initiative was announced during a meeting with investors, during which he outlined his plans for the next few years.
In the roadmap, B3 plans to issue its own stablecoinwhich acts as a “tool that enables token trading.” This therefore joins multiple examples of companies preparing to debut stablecoins, such as Wallet Exodus, which also announced this week.
In addition to stablecoins, B3’s Vice President of Products and Clients, Louis Massagan, said of its future platform: Stocks and other financial assets will be able to circulate in both traditional and tokenized formatsoperates on a single liquidity basis.
“The great value of connecting this tokenization platform to the traditional ecosystem lies in the fact that the assets are fungible. The buyer of the tokens does not know that they are buying from a seller of traditional stocks. This allows for a smooth transition as both benefit from the same liquidity,” he said.
Mr. Masagan also emphasized the relevance of B3’s cooperation with other market players in developing technological solutions.
“We will be working on several use cases, but the main value is building a platform for fintechs and other institutions to develop innovations using our infrastructure,” he claimed.
Vivian Basso, vice president of operations at B3, noted that in addition to tokenization, the company is modernizing its infrastructure by incorporating concepts such as artificial intelligence and the use of distributed ledger technology (DLT).
Basso added: Operate tokenized assets in parallel with the traditional financial system (trad-fi), until the technology reaches a point where it is fully tokenized.
New financial products for Bitcoin, Ether and Solana
For the period 2026/2027, Brazilian stock market plans to launch 22 new productsUSD, Ether (ETH), Solana (SOL), oil futures contracts, and daily expiration derivative products such as “USD Weekly Bitcoin (BTC) Options”.
Another key axis on the agenda is the expansion of so-called financial event contracts. Currently, B3 provides contracts related to decisions of the Committee on Monetary Policy (COPOM), a collegial body of the Brazilian Central Bank (BCB). In this, participants can predict whether the monetary authorities will maintain, raise, or lower interest rates.
What the company evaluates Extending this model to other assets and integrating the cryptocurrency sector. Alternatives being analyzed include event contracts based on the closing prices of Bitcoin, Ether, Solana, the dollar, and the Ibovespa B3 index, as well as products related to macroeconomic indicators such as the monthly inflation rate (IPCA) and gross domestic product (GDP).
Lewis Massagan said these initiatives are already being discussed with the Securities Commission (CVM).
Amidst the modernization process of Brazil’s capital market, the country is seeing increased institutional investor interest in digital assets. As reported by CriptoNoticias, just a few days ago, Brazil’s largest private bank, Itau, claimed that Bitcoin can play a complementary but strategic role within its investment portfolio.
