Venezuela Certifies 16 Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The president of Venezuela, Nicolas Maduro, has announced the end of the pre-sale for the Petro, the country’s “cryptocurrency”. He claims it has raised the equivalent of over 3 billion dollars. Maduro has also certified 16 crypto exchanges he hopes will start listing his country’s new currency. Also read: Yahoo! Japan Confirms Entrance Into the Crypto … Read more

New Data Depicts the Explosion in Token Sales

It’s no secret that token sales have grown exponentially since the start of last year. The extent to which the industry has mushroomed, however, can be hard to visualize in a space where figures referencing billions in capital are casually tossed around. Newly released data reveals the astronomical growth of ICOs and shows the rise … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Hasn’t Moved, but is Another Bull Run on the Way?

Bitcoin’s price remains virtually unchanged from yesterday’s $8,900 mark. While $9,000 hasn’t been reached just yet, sentiment remains that the currency could strike this territory in the coming days. What’s interesting is that despite certain regulatory maneuvers inching forward, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies remain popular enough to fight ongoing resistance levels. In the past, when bitcoin … Read more

Venezuela’s Petro Crypto Awarded the Satoshi Nakamoto Prize

Controversial may be the best word to describe Venezuela’s national cryptocurrency’s journey so far. The Petro was launched in late February by the South American country, and according to its whitepaper, every Petro token represents a barrel of crude oil in the oil-rich nation. The Petro has now received the Satoshi Nakamoto Prize in recognition of … Read more

Bitcoin Price Watch: Is Recovery Really Happening?

Bitcoin has jumped another $300. Following yesterday’s slight drop to $8,000 from $8,100, the currency has incurred another impressive hike and now sits within the $8,300 range. Thus far, everything analysts have predicted regarding bitcoin’s behavior in the 2018 second quarter is coming true. The coin saw a massive price jump of roughly $1,200 between … Read more

Venezuela Approves Decree on the Use of Cryptocurrencies

Venezuela’s National Constituent Assembly has approved the decree on the use of cryptocurrencies and the country’s new “oil-backed” currency, after repeatedly declaring the Petro illegal. The new currency began its initial coin offering last month as the Venezuelan president continues to strongly push its use. Also read: Japan’s DMM Bitcoin Exchange Opens for Business With 7 … Read more

Venezuela to Use the Petro to Buy Auto Parts from Russia

Venezuelan government intends to purchase Russian auto parts with its state-issued cryptocurrency. Ministers from both countries have discussed the use of the petro in bilateral transactions during a high-level meeting in Caracas. Possible Russian crypto investments are also on the agenda. Also read: Venezuelans to Buy Homes and Property with State Cryptocurrency Caracas to Build … Read more

This Week in Bitcoin: Hypertokenization

You’ve heard of hyberbitcoinization: how bitcoin could one day replace hyper-inflated fiat currencies. Now say hello to its lesser companion, hypertokenization: the idea that there should be a token for everything. Like salt and pepper, tokens are best enjoyed in moderation, but if the top stories from This Week in Bitcoin are an indicator, we … Read more

Bitfinex Rejects All Present and Future Venezuelan Cryptocurrencies

Bitfinex has announced that it will not list or transact Venezuela’s new “oil-backed cryptocurrency” or any other tokens that the country may issue in the future, citing U.S. sanctions. Meanwhile, the Venezuelan government has reportedly set the minimum investment amount for the petro initial coin offering.  Also read: South Korea Clarifies Position After Reports of Possible … Read more