[The U.S. State Department Designates Brazilian Criminal Organizations CV and PCC as 'Specially Designated Global Terrorists'] Odaily Planet Daily News – The U.S. State Department has announced the designation of two Brazilian organizations, the Red Command (Comando Vermelho, CV) and the First Capital Command (Primeiro Comando da Capital, PCC), as 'Specially Designated Global Terrorists' (SDGTs). It also plans to officially classify them as 'Foreign Terrorist Organizations' (FTOs) starting June 5, 2026. These groups have been accused of using digital currencies for money laundering, with reports indicating that PCC has used Bitcoin mining as a cover for laundering activities. Earlier this year, in March, Brazil passed a new law stipulating that confiscated crypto assets will be allocated to public safety expenditures. This move marks a shift in Brazil's approach to crypto assets, transforming them from potential reserve tools into law enforcement resources. It also strengthens efforts to combat criminal activities by organizations like PCC and CV, while advancing the judicial system's capabilities in regulating and managing digital assets.