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Discussing new trials of an LN point-of-sale app; updates in consumer & institutional crypto derivatives, and Venezuelan petros as holiday bonuses.
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Dec 16, 2019 at 9:13 p.m. UTC
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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.
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Dec 7, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. UTC
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'Fake News': Russian Official Reportedly Denies Involvement with Petro
A Russian official has called reports that the country helped Venezuela launch its controversial petro cryptocurrency "fake news."
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Mar 23, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 23, 2018
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Venezuela's Cryptocurrency Is Here, But Who's Involved Isn't Clear
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Feb 21, 2018 at 10:45 p.m. UTC
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Venezuela Blasts 'False' White Paper for Oil-Backed Cryptocurrency
Venezuelan officials have denied claims that the petro token's white paper has been released, calling such claims "false information."
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Jan 19, 2018 at 9:30 p.m. UTC
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