Founded in 2013, Mercado Bitcoin (MB) is the largest digital asset exchange in Latin America and the first Brazilian "unicorn" in the cryptocurrency sector. Headquartered in São Paulo, the company has played a pivotal role in professionalizing the crypto market in Brazil, evolving from a simple bitcoin brokerage into a comprehensive financial ecosystem that bridges the gap between traditional finance and the decentralized future of Web3.
As part of the 2|TM Group, Mercado Bitcoin serves over 3.8 million customers, offering a secure and intuitive platform for trading more than 200 digital assets. Its portfolio includes major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, a wide array of Altcoins, DeFi tokens, and Fan Tokens. However, what truly sets MB apart is its leadership in the Tokenization of Real-World Assets (RWA). The company was a global pioneer in tokenizing alternative assets, such as judicial claims (precatórios), private debt, and carbon credits, allowing retail investors access to high-yield institutional-grade products that were previously inaccessible.
Security and transparency are the fundamental pillars of Mercado Bitcoin’s operations. The platform operates in strict compliance with Brazilian regulatory standards, including those set by the CVM (Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil) and the Central Bank. By implementing robust KYC (Know Your Customer) and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) protocols, alongside advanced cold-storage solutions for asset custody, MB ensures a level of trust and institutional stability that has attracted both individual investors and major corporate partners.
Innovation is at the core of MB’s strategy. Beyond spot trading, the ecosystem offers "MB Stake" for passive income, a dedicated "MB Selection" for curated investment opportunities, and a comprehensive educational portal called "MB Academy" to promote financial literacy in the blockchain space. Furthermore, the company is a key participant in the development of the Drex (Brazil’s Central Bank Digital Currency), collaborating directly with regulators to shape the future of programmable money in the country.
In 2021, following a significant investment round led by the SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Mercado Bitcoin accelerated its international expansion and technological integration. Today, it stands not just as an exchange, but as a full-service digital infrastructure provider. By combining cutting-edge blockchain technology with deep knowledge of the Latin American financial landscape, Mercado Bitcoin continues to lead the regional transformation, empowering millions of users to participate in the global digital economy with confidence and efficiency.
