CCD Lists on Latin America’s Largest Exchange in Global Expansion Push
Concordium’s native token is now available to over 17.5 million crypto users via Mercado Bitcoin, opening access to one of the world’s most dynamic digital finance markets.
Today, Concordium’s native token, CCD, went live on Mercado Bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in Latin America. This significant milestone solidifies Concordium’s global expansion track, opening access to Brazil, the sixth-largest crypto market in the world with over 17.5 million crypto users across the country.
Mercado Bitcoin users can now trade CCD directly against the Brazilian real (BRL) via a fiat-crypto pair, making it easier than ever to onboard Concordium's growing PayFi ecosystem. This listing reflects our commitment to making compliance-ready, real-world blockchain infrastructure accessible across diverse markets, and signals growing demand in Latin America for programmable finance that’s both secure and regulation-ready.
From Pix to Protocols: Brazil’s Path to Blockchain Adoption
Brazil is not only one of the fastest-growing crypto markets; it’s also among the most forward-thinking. The country has taken bold steps to integrate digital assets into its financial ecosystem, particularly in the payment sector. Initiatives like Pix, the instant payments platform launched by the Central Bank of Brazil, have seen explosive adoption, with over 160 million users embracing real-time, low-cost transactions. This has laid the groundwork for crypto-based payments to thrive, especially as Brazilians become increasingly comfortable with using digital financial tools.
Brazil’s regulators have also decisively moved to create a clear legal framework for cryptocurrencies, with the passing of the Cryptoasset Law (Law No. 14.478/22), which establishes rules around licensing, custody, and compliance. As national policies embrace digital asset innovation — emphasizing inclusion, transparency, AML standards, and consumer protection — Brazil is emerging as a global model for how regulation can coexist with Web3 innovation in the next wave of blockchain adoption.
Concordium, A Natural Fit
The evolving regulatory landscape and first-mover approach to digital payments make the Brazilian market a natural fit for Concordium, a Layer-1 blockchain that can already satisfy the country's strong demand for blockchain infrastructure that’s innovative, privacy-preserving and compliance-ready. Concordium’s technology enables everything from identity, age and geolocation verified payments without compromising user privacy, to tokenized financial instruments, offering a robust foundation for emerging sectors like stablecoins, PayFi, and tokenized money market funds.
Mercado Bitcoin’s shared commitment to user security and regulatory alignment makes it an ideal gateway for bringing Concordium’s trusted blockchain infrastructure to Brazil’s growing base of Web3 developers, institutions, and crypto-savvy users. The exchange, now serving more than 4 million users, is a key gateway for digital assets in Latin America.
“Concordium stands out for its commitment to building infrastructure that bridges innovation and regulation, CCD is a natural fit for Brazil’s fast-evolving digital finance ecosystem, offering our users secure, real-world blockchain applications that align with the direction of local policy and market demand.”
– Lucas Pinsdorf, Global Head of Business Development at Mercado Bitcoin.
Momentum Across the Americas
This listing follows CCD’s recent debut on major platforms like Kraken and Banxa, and comes just ahead of Rio Blockchain Week, where Concordium will engage with local partners and stakeholders to explore further collaboration across the region.
With CCD now accessible on regulated exchanges across Europe and the Americas, Concordium continues to build momentum as a global Layer-1 platform designed for trusted, programmable Smart Money.
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Disclaimer
CCD is a token intended solely for use within the Concordium ecosystem, including payment of transaction fees, staking, and interaction with on-chain services. CCD is not offered or promoted as an investment product. Nothing in this post constitutes financial, investment, legal, or tax advice. Access to CCD via third-party platforms like Mercado Bitcoin is not operated by Concordium and may vary by jurisdiction. Users are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with local applicable laws and regulations. Please consult with a qualified advisor before engaging with digital assets.