Venezuela
Bolivars to Bitcoin: Activists Take Down Venezuela's Maduro in Crypto Art Exhibit
As the situation in Venezuela continues to escalate, artist cryptograffiti, crypto exchange AirTM and merchant services provider Cripto Conserje have teamed up for an all-day fundraiser to tear down – in whatever way they can – Maduro's regime.
Venezuela's Crypto Exchanges, Miners Must Register Under New Rules
Venezuela has activated new regulations for crypto service providers in the country, including exchange platforms and miners.
Bitcoin ATM Startups Say They're Booming, Thanks in Part to Venezuela
Bitcoin ATM usage is surging, especially in Latin America, where Venezuelan refugees and others are seeking ad hoc banking solutions.
Venezuela Calls US Sanctions Against Its Petro Cryptocurrency 'Discriminatory'
Venezuela has filed a complaint against the U.S. with the World Trade Organization, highlighting sanctions against the petro as one issue.
Venezuela Isn't the Crypto Use Case You Want It to Be
Cryptocurrency enthusiasts love to talk about Venezuelan users as an example of bitcoin's subversive potential – but the reality is more complex.
Report: Venezuela Is Forcibly Converting Pension Balances to the Petro
Venezuela has reportedly begun automatically converting residents' pensions into its controversial cryptocurrency.
Venezuela to Sell Oil for Petro Cryptocurrency in 2019, Says Maduro
Venezuela's President Maduro has said the nation will sidestep the dollar and use its controversial petro token for oil sales next year.
This Bitcoin Skeptic Wants to Make 'Stable' Cryptos for Venezuela
Economist Steve Hanke has joined the board of the P2P cryptocurrency exchange AirTM and will guide its Latin American expansion, including a new system for price-stable assets he will design.
Venezuela to Present Petro at OPEC as the 'Digital Currency for Oil'
Venezuela is hoping the world's oil markets will start using its controversial national cryptocurrency, the petro.
Venezuelans Forced to Use Petro Cryptocurrency to Pay for Passports
Venezuelans must now pay for passports with the country's controversial petro token, according to a report.
