Imagine getting some of your pay in Bitcoin instead of just regular money. This could happen soon in Brazil because lawmakers are considering a new bill related to Bitcoin salary payments in Brazil that would authorize employers to pay salaries to employees in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin as a form of payment. Instead, employers would be required to pay at least half of the salary in Brazilian real.
Lawmakers in Brazil are considering new laws that would officially allow employers to pay their workers with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
Why Brazil Wants To Allow Bitcoin Salaries
Luiz Philippe de Orleans e Bragança, a federal deputy, has introduced a bill that would regulate the use of cryptocurrency to pay for wages, benefits, and other work-related expenses.
The bill PL 957/2025, which was filed on March 12, legalizes voluntary and partial salary payments in cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin (BTC) while also requiring employers to pay at least 50% of salaries in Brazilian real.
Brazil strongly supports digital money and blockchain technology. Lawmakers believe paying people in Bitcoin will help more people earn money, reduce payment fees, and stop prices from rising.
As the use of cryptocurrencies grows around the world, this move will make Brazil a major player in the Latin American market. Experts say that this bill may help attract investors and skilled workers with money and their expertise to Brazil, so this will benefit the digital economy of the nation.
A descendant of Brazil’s former royal family, Orleans-Braganza is a strong supporter of this idea. Now he is in his second term as a federal deputy for São Paulo and supports Truth Social, the social media platform owned by US President Donald Trump.
Employees Can Only Receive Half of Their Pay in Bitcoin
According to the proposed legislation, Orleans-Braganza asked legislators to ensure that employees cannot receive 100% of their salary in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The bill sets a 50% cap on such payments.
The Central Bank of Brazil has set rules that do not allow paying salaries only in virtual assets, except for expatriate employees or foreign workers.
In addition, the bill lets “independent service providers” accept full crypto payments, as long as they follow certain contractual rules.
If not, the employee’s share of the payment in Brazilian real must be at least half of their total salary.
When employers change the payment into cryptocurrency, they must use the official exchange rate given by a bank approved by the Central Bank of Brazil.
Brazil is taking a big step to use Bitcoin in everyday life. If this law passes, employees will have more options for their payment methods. But rules must be clear to avoid issues like tax confusion, fraud, and pay that changes often.
This law could make it easier for people all over the world to use Bitcoin. If it passes, other countries may do the same.
