Facing hyperinflation as well as international sanctions that have brought Venezuela to its knees, controversial President Nicolás Maduro has mandated that his recently-developed Petro cryptocurrency become the nation’s second official currency. Maduro Adopts the Petro as Venezuela’s Second National Currency The news was announced by Maduro in a televised address today, and will officially be in place by August 20,...The post Maduro Mandates Venezuela’s Petro to Become Second National Currency appeared first on NewsBTC. For Further Information Click on Below Button