Venezuela – How Does the Petro Crypto Work?

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro suggested the creation of a national cryptocurrency in 2017. Officials claim that the country's oil, gas, and mineral riches back its value. However, today, Petro seems to fail fulfilling its purpose of rescuing the national economy. Some foreign observers believe the Petro digital currency is a trick to circumvent international restrictions. These sanctions prevent Venezuela from borrowing cash on global markets. This article will provide an analysis of the creation of this national cryptocurrency. Furthermore, we…