cyber-currencies

Venezuela’s Cryptocurrency is a Desperate Gimmick

(from my colleague Dr. Win Thin) INTRODUCTIONVenezuela has issued the world’s first sovereign cryptocurrency.  We think this is just a gimmick that cashes in on the current crypto craze, aims to circumvent existing sanctions, and avoids addressing the nation’s deep structural problems.  INVESTMENT OUTLOOKVenezuela launched an oil-backed cryptocurrency called the petro last week.  The deal …

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