Venezuela


Markets

Despite CEO Claims, Dash Isn’t Really the 'Most Used' Crypto in Venezuela

Despite wide-spread efforts and expensive advertising, Dash isn't taking off in Caracas.

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Markets

Venezuela Turned Airport Taxes Into Bitcoin to Avoid Sanctions: Report

The Venezuelan president and his administration are said to be using proceeds from the airline industry – and cryptocurrency – to avoid sanctions.

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Markets

Venezuela's Maduro Orders Top Bank to Make Petro Available to Public

President Maduro has ordered the Bank of Venezuela to open public counters for his controversial cryptocurrency, the petro.

President Nicolas Maduro

Markets

This Artist Explores the Art and Politics of Crypto Culture

The crypto artist has worked with Dorian Nakamoto and recently expanded his reach into South America.

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Markets

Cuba Eyes Cryptocurrency as Solution to Sanctions, Financial Woes

Cuba has announced it is considering the use of cryptocurrency in order to bolster its finances amid U.S.-led sanctions.

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Markets

A New Bitcoin Exchange On the Colombian-Venezuelan Border Will Help Refugees

Refugees can use a new POS to purchase goods, food, and services when they leave Venezuela.

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Markets

Venezuela Tries to Avoid US Sanctions By Trading In Rubles and Crypto

Caracas and Russia are in talks to disconnect from USD and exchange rubles and crypto.

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Tech

What's Holding Back Bitcoin in Venezuela? This Group Is Investigating

The Open Money Initiative is bringing insights from Venezuela to help crypto startups make better tools for people in distressed economies.

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Markets

Bitcoin Can't Fix Venezuela: I Should Know

Diana Aguilar used bitcoin to survive in Venezuela, but cryptocurrency can’t fix the troubled nation's economy, she argues.

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Markets

US Treasury Sanctions Russian Bank Over Links to Venezuela’s Petro

The U.S. Department of the Treasury has sanctioned a Moscow-based bank over its role in financing Venezuela’s controversial petro token.

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