Taurus Announces a Strategic Expansion in Latin America With the Opening of Its Brazilian Office in Sao Paulo

Taurus SA, a FINMA-regulated Swiss institutional-grade digital asset infrastructure provider, today announces the strategic expansion of its operations with the opening of a new office in Brazil. This move reinforces Taurus’ technology leadership and deepening market presence in Latin America, particularly in Brazil, where the company already serves multiple clients and partners.

The new office in Sao Paulo is led by Bruno Reis, CEO for Brazil, who brings over 20 years of experience in financial markets and technology at global leaders such as Citi, Oracle, SAP, Neoway. Until recently, Mr. Reis was the co-founder and CEO of Ali, one of Brazil’s leading fintech, successfully exiting to BTG Pactual in early 2025. Mr. Reis brings a combination of technology expertise, market knowledge, and proven execution in Latin America financial sector.

“The evolving regulatory framework in Brazil will enable financial institutions to offer digital assets at scale soon,” said Bruno Reis. “I am proud to lead Taurus’ efforts in building a strong franchise across Brazil and Latin America, where we have been actively engaging with regulators and clients to drive adoption.”

Brazil’s financial ecosystem has witnessed significant initiatives related to digital assets in recent years, including the central bank’s DREX project and other pioneering programs. Regulatory clarity on cryptocurrencies is expected to be finalized by late 2025, further catalyzing growth and innovation in the region.

Lamine Brahimi, Co-founder and Managing Partner at Taurus, commented on the expansion, “This new chapter in Brazil marks Taurus’ ongoing dedication to advancing the institutional adoption of digital assets while delivering cutting-edge technology and regulatory compliance excellence across key global markets.”.

Taurus has established itself as the trusted digital asset infrastructure provider for leading banks and financial institutions worldwide. The company maintains strategic partnerships with partnerships with Deutsche Bank, CACEIS, Santander, and State Street among others. In February 2023, Taurus successfully closed a $65 million Series B funding round led by prominent investors including Arab Bank Switzerland, UBS/Credit Suisse, Investis, and Pictet.