The Central Bank of Brazil (BC) reveals that the digital real (Central Bank Digital Currency) will leave decentralized technology (DLT) to adopt proprietary infrastructure. The goal is to have greater control and efficiency, according to the monetary authority. The revelation was made during Blockchain Rio 2025 by Clarissa Souza, an auditor from the BC involved in Drex.

Drex may reach the population in 2026 without DLT

Drex, the Brazilian digital currency platform from the Central Bank (BC), will undergo a significant change in its next development phase, scheduled for 2026.