Brazil’s main stock exchange B3 is preparing to expand its digital asset strategy with plans to launch a tokenization platform and a stablecoin linked to the Brazilian real in 2026. The initiative is designed to allow traditional financial assets to be tokenized and traded alongside conventional securities using a shared liquidity pool. B3 executives say the platform will enable seamless interaction between tokenized and non tokenized assets, meaning buyers may not distinguish whether they are transacting with a traditional or digital representation of an asset. The exchange views tokenization as a way to modernize market infrastructure while maintaining continuity with existing trading systems. By integrating both environments, B3 aims to improve efficiency, broaden access, and support gradual adoption of blockchain based assets within Brazil’s regulated capital markets.
To support settlement within the tokenized ecosystem, B3 plans to issue its own stablecoin, which is expected to be pegged to the Brazilian real. The stablecoin is intended to function as a payment and clearing instrument for tokenized transactions, reducing reliance on traditional cash settlement processes. By keeping settlement within the platform, B3 expects to streamline post trade operations and lower friction for market participants. The move reflects a growing trend among regulated exchanges exploring stablecoins as internal settlement tools rather than speculative instruments. B3’s approach positions the stablecoin as infrastructure supporting tokenized markets, rather than a consumer facing payment product, aligning it closely with exchange operations and regulatory oversight.
Alongside tokenization, B3 is continuing to expand its crypto related offerings, including new derivatives products tied to digital asset prices. The exchange is developing weekly options and event based contracts linked to assets such as bitcoin, ether, and solana, subject to regulatory approval. B3 already offers a range of crypto exposure products and has built a sizable investor base over recent years, with hundreds of thousands of participants holding crypto linked instruments. The planned platform and stablecoin underscore how traditional exchanges in emerging markets are moving beyond experimentation toward integrated digital asset infrastructure. As tokenized real world assets continue to grow globally, B3’s initiative highlights how established exchanges are positioning themselves to remain central to future market structure.
