A bill has been introduced in Brazil that would allow companies to pay their employees part of their wages in cryptocurrency. The bill was proposed by federal deputy Luiz Philippe de Orleans e Bragança and aims to regulate wage payments in virtual currencies.
Introduction of New Payment Rules
On March 12, a bill PL 957/2025 was filed aiming to regulate partial wage payments in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. It also mandates partial payment in the national currency, the Brazilian real.
Main Provisions of the Bill
The bill proposes to cap cryptocurrency payments at 50% of the total salary payout. Paying full salaries in cryptocurrency is prohibited, except for cases involving expatriate or foreign workers, under regulations by the Central Bank of Brazil.
Features and Limitations
Certain independent service providers are allowed to receive full payments in cryptocurrency subject to specific contractual provisions. The conversion of amounts paid in cryptocurrency must follow the exchange rate officially established by an institution authorized by the Central Bank of Brazil.
The Brazilian bill for partial cryptocurrency wage payments marks an important step towards the recognition of such assets at the national economic level. However, there are numerous conditions and restrictions intended to balance the interests of employers and the government.
