Petro (cryptocurrency) - Wikipedia
2019-6-25 · The petro, or petromoneda,[2] launched in February 2018, is a supposed cryptocurrency issued by the government of Venezuela.[3][4] As of August 2018[update] it does not appear to function as a currency.[5] Announced in December 2017, it is supposed to be backed by the country's oil and mineral reserves, and is intended to supplement Venezuela ...