Venezuela
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.
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.
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.
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.
Venezuelan Economist: Cryptocurrency Is 'Good' Money, Bolivars Are Not
The adoption of cryptocurrencies in Venezuela could contribute to economic recovery, argues one local economist.
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.
