Venezuela


Policy

Binance Says Venezuela Platform Is Being Hit by Access Restrictions

The Venezuelan government has blocked various websites, including the social network X, following allegations of fraud in the July 28 presidential elections.

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Venezuela's Election Body Says Nicolas Maduro Reelected President, Opposition Claims Victory Too: Reports

Venezuela's dependence of crypto has been fuelled by a a dire economic situation, international sanctions, and nearly 8 million citizens fleeing the country in the past decade.

Venezuela's election body announced that Nicolas Maduro has won the election, despite the opposition claiming victory. (Shutterstock / StringerAL)

Videos

DOJ Wants CZ to Serve 3 Years in Prison; Tether to Freeze Wallets Evading Venezuelan Sanctions

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, as the U.S. Department of Justice said that Binance founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao should spend three years in prison for his guilty plea. Plus, Nigeria’s Central Bank has directed financial institutions to identify persons or entities transacting in or operating with Bybit, KuCoin, OKX, and Binance. And, Tether has said it will freeze wallets that are using USDT to evade sanctions on oil exports in Venezuela.

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Tether Will Freeze Wallets Evading Venezuelan Sanctions

Use of Tether has increased in Venezuela after the U.S. reimposed sanctions on oil exports.

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Policy

Venezuela Looks to Tether to Bypass Sanctions: Reuters

Venezuela's state-run oil company started experimenting with Tether in 2023

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Policy

Venezuela Ends Controversial Petro Cryptocurrency: Reports

President Nicolas Maduro launched the Petro (PTR) in Feb. 2018 to support the nation's currency, the bolívar, in the face of an economic crisis exacerbated by U.S. sanctions.

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Policy

Stablecoin Wallet Rpay Secures License from OFAC to Continue Operating in Venezuela

The approval does not absolve Rpay of its compliance duties, but does eliminate growing regulatory risks, the company said.

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Policy

US Alleges 5 Russian Nationals Used Crypto as Part of Sanctions Evasion, Smuggling Scheme

Defendants allegedly laundered "millions of dollars" using Tether.

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Finance

Bitcoin R&D Center Vinteum Launches in Brazil

The nonprofit aims to support developers in Latin America.

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Finance

Crypto Trading Platform Uphold Exits Venezuela, Cites US Sanctions

Trading service in the country will be available until July 31, and accounts will be fully restricted as of Sept. 30.

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