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Venezuela Turns Tax Revenues into Bitcoin to Bypass Sanctions
Jul 28, 2019 at 11:44
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Venezuela Turns Tax Revenues into Bitcoin to Bypass Sanctions
The government of Venezuela has allegedly been spinning airport tax revenues into Bitcoin (BTC) and virtual currency to sidestep international sanctions. From the research made by a Spanish newspaper ABC, the President of Venezuela Nicolas Maduro plus his working admin are allegedly exploiting a virtual currency wallet application to spin tax revenue into popular digital assets, and then traded on cryptocurrency exchanges in different countries including China, Iran, Hungary, Russia, etc.
Nicolas Maduro Forces Banco de Venezuela to Accept Petro
Jul 06, 2019 at 11:02
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Nicolas Maduro Forces Banco de Venezuela to Accept Petro
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela, issued an order to Banco de Venezuela (BDV), a global financial institution based in Caracas, to begin accepting the Petro (PTR), the country’s popular oil-backed digital currency. Through the Minister of Finance, the President told the country’s third market leader with a market share for deposits of more than 11.2%, to begin allowing Petro cryptocurrency in all of its functioning branches.
Venezuela Seeks Intervention by World Trade Organization Regarding U.S Sanctions on Petro
Jan 14, 2019 at 12:43
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Venezuela Seeks Intervention by World Trade Organization Regarding U.S Sanctions on Petro
Venezuela officially launched a complaint with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, arguing that the current United States (U.S) sanctions on the nation violate a series of WTO rules and regulations.
Venezuela Set to Launch Petro-Pegged Fiat Currency in October
Sep 20, 2018 at 12:03
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Venezuela Set to Launch Petro-Pegged Fiat Currency in October
Venezuela, a nation fighting one of the largest economic recessions, is ready to launch a fresh fiat currency linked to its oil-backed 'petro' virtual currency in October, according to what President Nicolas Maduro has said.
Venezuela Will Finance Construction Of Villas For All Homeless Using The Oil-backed Crypto, Petro
Jul 07, 2018 at 09:36
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Venezuela Will Finance Construction Of Villas For All Homeless Using The Oil-backed Crypto, Petro
lldemaro Villarroel, minister for Habitat and Housing, disclosed that the government of Venezuela is preparing to use its oil-backed crypto, the Petro, in order to finance the construction of villas.
16 Cryptocurrency Exchanges have Obtained a License in Venezuela
May 01, 2018 at 12:39
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16 Cryptocurrency Exchanges have Obtained a License in Venezuela
As the pre-sale period for the country’s digital currency Petro finished, the President of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro has announced the project collected more than 3 billion dollars. He has also certified 16 crypto exchanges, hoping they will add the Petro to their trading lists.
Government-Backed Cryptocurrency in Venezuela: An Innovation or a Fake?
Jan 10, 2018 at 17:01
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Government-Backed Cryptocurrency in Venezuela: An Innovation or a Fake?
Venezuela plans on issuing a government-backed cryptocurrency called “petro”. The currency will be the first digital money actually backed by resources such as gold, oil, gas or diamonds.
Bitcoin Miners Steal Electricity in Venezuela
Feb 09, 2017 at 17:25
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Bitcoin Miners Steal Electricity in Venezuela
Four people have been arrested in Venezuela for using the country’s electricity illegally by mining Bitcoins. Bitcoin mining is a very power-intensive activity consuming many units of electricity a day. Implying that if unpaid electricity is used, within just a few weeks, millions of dollars in power revenue could be lost.
Venezuelan Travel Agency Only Accepts Bitcoin Due to Hyperinflation
Dec 31, 2016 at 10:55
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Venezuelan Travel Agency Only Accepts Bitcoin Due to Hyperinflation
Venezuela has an unstable economy and its currency has been hit by inflation beyond 1000%. Destinia, a Venezuelan online travel agency, will now only accept Bitcoin for payment for its services citing “increasing restrictions” and economic woes in the country.
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