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Venezuela's Petro Will Harm 'Legitimate' Cryptocurrencies, Says Brookings

The Brookings Institute warns that the petro will undermine both international economic sanctions and truly decentralized cryptocurrencies.

By Annaliese MilanoMar 12, 2018

Nicolas Maduro, Venezuelan president

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