Brazil’s central bank has launched the second phase of its Drex CBDC pilot to improve cross-border agricultural trade and streamline supply chain operations.
Chainlink is providing its Cross-Chain Interoperability Protocol (CCIP) for secure, cross-platform transactions, while Banco Inter is leading the platform’s implementation and Microsoft offers the cloud infrastructure.
The pilot aims to modernise trade finance by addressing inefficiencies, automating supply chain payments, and exploring the integration of CBDCs and blockchain technology into Brazil’s economy.
Key industry players, including Microsoft, Chainlink, Banco Inter, and 7Comm, are collaborating to develop a trade finance system powered by blockchain and oracles.