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Bull Run Democracy, Revisited
7.1.2021
In 2017, high-flying bitcoiners attempted to foment democracy in Venezuela by airdropping crypto and paper wallets. What did we learn from these experiments?
Venezuela’s Asonacrip: Bitcoin Bull Run Could Help Boost Usability of Cryptos Such as Petro
22.12.2020
The president of the National Association of Cryptocurrencies of Venezuela (Asonacrip) praised the recent bull run seen in bitcoin’s prices across the board, which “favors the usability of a very novel crypto asset,” such as the petro (PTR). Petro Is Gathering Strength Due to...
Bitcoin Pay Gets Traction in Venezuela While Crypto Gathers Pace in Argentina
21.12.2020
Crypto adoption has ballooned in Venezuela and Argentina this year, claim industry players.
In Venezuela, the CEO of one of the nation’s most active crypto exchanges, Cryptobuyer, has claimed that the unspecified number of bitcoin (BTC) payments made in the nation is doubling every month.
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Millions of Venezuelans Voted via Blockchain in an Unofficial Anti-Maduro Referendum
17.12.2020
An unofficial referendum pursued by the Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaidó took place over the weekend in Venezuela powered by a blockchain platform, while at the same time, parliamentary elections called by the president Nicolás Maduro also had its scenario in a widely criticized...
P2P Bitcoin Trading: Venezuela, Colombia Account for Over 23% of Total Localbitcoins Volume
15.12.2020
A study revealed a rising trend in bitcoin (btc) volume trading across Latin America amid the coronavirus pandemic and rising inflation, pushing the figures to record highs and putting Venezuela and Colombia at the top of the ranking. Latin America Sees a Bullish Trend in Bitcoin P2P Trading Volume...
Venezuelan Government Signs Agreement to Establish Guidelines for Granting Licenses to Crypto Miners
11.12.2020
The National Superintendency of Crypto Assets (Sunacrip) and the National Electricity Corporation of Venezuela (Corpoelec) signed an agreement to establish guidelines to “improve the development” of bitcoin and other crypto mining activities across the country. Venezuelan Government...
Venezuela ramps up Bitcoin payments for imports from Iran and Turkey
10.12.2020
Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro claims the country will “use all the cryptocurrencies in the world” to bypass U.S. sanctions
Venezuelan Crypto-Friendly Freelancing Platform Emerges Amid Economic Crisis, US Sanctions
10.12.2020
More cryptocurrency solutions keep appearing on the scene for Venezuelan residents as U.S. sanctions weigh on Nicolás Maduro’s government, including heavy restrictions on the circulation of foreign exchange transactions, driving people to find on crypto a way to circumvent such hurdles...
Venezuela Pays for Imports From Iran and Turkey With Bitcoin to Evade Sanctions
9.12.2020
Venezuela is reportedly paying companies in allied countries, including Iran and Turkey, with bitcoin to mitigate the effects of U.S. sanctions on its economy. The Venezuelan government is also planning to increase bitcoin usage now that it has a dedicated cryptocurrency mining center. Venezuela...
Crypto Remittances Prove Their Worth in Latin America
9.12.2020
Crypto remittances are growing in Latin America, particularly in the wake of other remittance platforms shutting off access to some markets
Venezuela Paying Iranian, Turkish Companies in Bitcoin – Report
7.12.2020
With crypto prices still sky-high, it appears that Venezuela’s ruling Nicolás Maduro administration has been looking to make hay while the sun shines – and is already starting to pay companies in Turkey and Iran in bitcoin (BTC), making use of a large state-owned stash of BTC and ethereum (ETH)...
Venezuelan army starts mining Bitcoin to make ends meet
30.11.2020
The Venezuelan army turns to crypto mining as the country's economy collapses
Venezuelan Army Starts Mining Bitcoin for ‘Unblockable Income’
30.11.2020
The Venezuelan Army has inaugurated a cryptocurrency mining center with bitcoin mining equipment aimed at generating “unblockable income,” as the country attempts to bypass U.S. sanctions. The crypto mining center has the support of the country’s crypto regulator, Sunacrip....
Pizza Hut Accepts Crypto in Venezuela! (History Says This Is a Bad Idea)
30.11.2020
A quick warning… this news might make your mouth water. Hungry crypto enthusiasts in Venezuela can now pay for PizzaContinue Reading
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Pizza Hut Venezuela Now Accepts Crypto Payments
30.11.2020
The Venezuelan arm of the restaurant chain now accepts dash and bitcoin through CryptoBuyer
Pizza Hut to accept Bitcoin for pies in Venezuela
29.11.2020
Fast food chains like Burger King and Church's Chicken already accept crypto payments in the South American nation
All Pizza Hut Locations Accept Cryptocurrencies in Venezuela
28.11.2020
All Pizza Hut locations in Venezuela now accept a broad range of cryptocurrencies, including bitcoin, via the payment platform Cryptobuyer. Pizza Hut joins Burger King, Intercontinental Hotel, Traki, and several other major stores in Venezuela that accept bitcoin. Pizza Hut Accepts Bitcoin...
US Government Enlists USDC for ‘Global Foreign Policy Objective’ in Venezuela: Circle CEO
20.11.2020
The U.S. government is sending USDC payments to Venezuela using Circle and Airtm to bypass Nicolas Maduro, the nation's dictator
Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Pliego Invests 10% of Liquid Portfolio in Bitcoin- Says the Crypto Shields Against Wealth Expropriation
19.11.2020
Mexico’s second-richest person Ricardo Salinas Pliego confirms that 10% of his liquid portfolio is invested in bitcoin. The billionaire says the top crypto protects the wealth of private citizens from getting expropriated. Pliego advises his followers that might want to follow his...
Bitcoin has hit all-time highs against numerous world currencies
17.11.2020
Bitcoin has broken record levels against at least nine world currencies as its USD price marches toward $20,000