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What Venezuelans Are Saying About the Petro

The South American country's plan to launch its own cryptocurrency has sparked global headlines and a range of commentary on social media.

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Venezuela Claims $735 Million Raised in First Cryptocurrency Sale

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro claimed Tuesday that a presale for the country's national cryptocurrency netted $735 million on its first day.

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What We've Learned About Venezuela's Cryptocurrency

Venezuela revealed a new website for its petro token, releasing its technical white paper and telling potential customers how to purchase the coin.

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Venezuela's 'Petro' Token Launches in Pre-Sale

Venezuela's government has reportedly launched the pre-sale of its controversial "petro" cryptocurrency, saying 82.4 million tokens are now available.

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Sanctions Showdown Looms for US and Cryptocurrency

If OFAC turns its eye toward cryptocurrencies, it could be only a matter of time before it makes an example of one or more entities to send a message.

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Venezuela's President Announces 'Petro' Token Pre-Sale

The president of Venezuela has said the pre-sale of the country's proposed oil-backed cryptocurrency will launch next month.

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US Senators Blast Venezuela's Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency Plan

U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R.-Fl) and Robert Menendez (D.-NJ) have denounced Venezuela's planned cryptocurrency in a new letter.

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Venezuela Blasts 'False' White Paper for Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency

Venezuelan officials have denied claims that the petro token's white paper has been released, calling such claims "false information."

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Venezuela's Planned Petro Cryptocurrency 'Illegal,' Says Congress

Venezuela's opposition-run congress has declared that a planned new oil-backed cryptocurrency called the petro is illegal.

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Venezuelan President Announces 'Petro' Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency

Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro has announced a new cryptocurrency called the "petro."

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