This Week in Bitcoin: Bacon War, Mining Trucks and Coinbase Salutes Regulator

From a turf war over “the world’s first” bacon-backed coin to mining trucks chasing cheap electricity across Europe, the cryptocurrency world never has a dull day. These stories and many more were covered in this week’s daily editions of Bitcoin in Brief. Also Read: Young New Zealand Man Spared Jail for Dealing Drugs With Bitcoin … 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