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Venezuelan Team Working on Bitcoin Mesh Network Based on Offline Radios
21.1.2020
A Venezuelan project is working to ensure access to crypto even when offline
Former Venezuelan Gold Mining Company Wants to Centralize Bitcoin ATM Infrastructure
15.1.2020
First Bitcoin Capital Corp. wants to unite the providers of bitcoin ATMs around the world
Venezuelan Petro-accepting Merchants Panic as Crypto Drive Hits Snag
13.1.2020
The Venezuelan government’s attempts to kickstart its cryptocurrency-powered economy appears to have hit a series of wrinkles – with the central Bank of Venezuela suspending service on its Petro-accepting Point-of-Sale (PoS) devices.
Per El Nacional, the central bank has indefinitely ceased Petro...
Problems Escalate in Venezuela as Millions Rush to Spend Petros
7.1.2020
According to the Venezuelan government, millions of families have used the petro, the country’s national digital currency, to pay for goods and services. As shoppers rush to spend their coins, merchants are reportedly struggling, effectively forced to sell goods at a deep discount. At least...
Venezuelan Bolivar Trading Volumes on LocalBitcoins Hits New Record High
17.12.2019
The amount of Venezuelan bolivars traded against Bitcoin hit another all-time high last week
Maduro Plans to Give Venezuelan Pensioners Petro as Christmas Bonus
21.11.2019
Regional news outlets from Venezuela have revealed that President Nicolás Maduro plans to dole out petro as a ‘Christmas bonus’ for Venezuelan retirees and pensioners. Moreover, despite the fact that many Venezuelans say average citizens don’t use the petro, Maduro also...
Venezuelan Migrants Are Using Bitcoin for Remittances, But There’s a Catch
17.10.2019
For many of these bitcoin users, crypto payments are merely a last resort and fiat transfers are still generally easier
Street Artist Pascal Boyart Helps Venezuelan Creators Earn Crypto
16.10.2019
Crypto-passionate street artist Pascal Boyart, well known in the space for being the first artist in his style to affix Bitcoin QR codes to his work, is now helping Venezuelan muralists and creators earn crypto. The Paris-based “Pboy,” also famous for hiding BTC in...
Over 200 Venezuelan Taxis Discover the Benefits of Bitcoin Cash
10.10.2019
A man named Oscar Salas recently spoke about his quest to spread bitcoin cash (BCH) adoption on episode 34 of the Bitcoin Cast show. Salas explained in great detail how he is a passionate BCH supporter and the organizer of the Maracaibo city BCH meetup. Following his interview a few days later...
Venezuelan Exchange Rolls Out Crypto Debit Card with Petro Support
3.10.2019
Venezuelans get a crypto debit card without fiat
Venezuelan Central Bank is Considering Holding Bitcoin and Ether
26.9.2019
State-owned oil and gas company PSDV asks Venezuelan central bank to explore storing BTC and Ether
Distrust of the Bolivar Prompts Venezuelans to Seek Sound Money
14.9.2019
There’s a small team of committed researchers and activists called the Ryver Bitcoin Cash group surveying Venezuelans, and giving them educational resources about the benefits of bitcoin cash. The Venezuelan country has been suffering from rapid inflation and many people distrust...
Venezuelan Gov’t Releases Crypto Calculator + More Crypto Briefs
9.9.2019
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The Venezuelan government has announced it will release a currency convertor app for Android smartphones....
Venezuelan Pharmacy Chain Accepts Bitcoin Cash for Medicine and Products
28.8.2019
On August 26, a pharmacy chain in Venezuela called Farmarket revealed it now accepts cryptocurrencies through the payment provider Xpay, a subsidiary of Panda Group. Arley Lozano, Panda Group’s founder, explained how Farmarket’s pharmacy franchise has 22 stores located across...
Venezuelan Official Says Remittance Platform for Petro is Ready to Use
28.8.2019
A Venezuelan crypto official encourages citizens to use a Petro-friendly remittances platform
Venezuelan Pharmacy Chain to Accept Cryptocurrency Payments
27.8.2019
The retail pharmacy chain has 22 locations that will be equipped with dash-enabled payment systems
Pundi X Expands Crypto Payments to Venezuelan Department Store Chain
23.8.2019
Venezuelan department store chain Traki to use Pundi X’s XPOS processors to offer crypto payments
Argentinians Pay Crypto Premium, Venezuelan Lottery to Give BTC Prizes
13.8.2019
Bitcoin is booming in South America as national fiats flounder – with Argentinians paying a premium for cryptocurrencies and the Venezuelan national lottery handing out cryptocurrency prizes.
Enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies is spiking in Argentina in the wake of election primary results on Sunday...
Venezuelan Government Accused of Using Bitcoin to Bypass US Sanctions
25.7.2019
Nicolás Maduro and the United Socialist Party of Venezuela have been accused of circumventing financial blockades imposed by the U.S. government. According to local reports, Maduro’s regime evades sanctions with cryptocurrency alongside an airline application called Jetman Pay....
A New Bitcoin Exchange Point On the Colombian-Venezuelan Border Will Help Refugees
18.6.2019
Refugees can use a new POS to purchase goods, food, and services when they leave Venezuela