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# 2.1. Notice No. 40,874/2023

Announces conditions and deadlines for compliance.

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**SUPERSEDED / OUTDATED.** The normative act referred to in this Notice has been issued: since 02/02/2026 the provision of virtual asset services has depended on authorization from the Central Bank, pursuant to BCB Resolutions No. 519, 520 and 521/2025. See [2.5. BCB Resolution No. 520/2025](/en/regulation/2.-central-bank/2.5.-bcb-resolution-no.-520-2025.md). *Updated on 28/10/2026.*
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The Notice states that virtual asset service providers may operate <mark style="background-color:purple;">without prior authorization</mark> until the Central Bank of Brazil issues a normative act on the subject.