Venezuela and Russia May Switch to Ruble After Trying `Petro´ Cryptocurrency
(World News Russia)

Venezuela and Russia are in talks to switch over to the ruble for trade after trying the ‘El Petro’ cryptocurrency, a UN ambassador has revealed. Venezuela and Russia ‘Currently Trying’ El Petro As Bitcoinist reported last December, Russian officials were introduced to El Petro but stopped short of confirming that it was going to be used. `Representatives from our tax service and central bank... got acquainted with the cryptocurrency (Venezuela) is currently introducing,` deputy finance minister Sergey Storchak said. `But no more than that. As for...