马杜罗政府打击黑市美元交易，委内瑞拉加速拥抱加密货币

Group 1 - Cryptocurrency is transforming from a niche to a key economic pillar in Venezuela, driven by the collapse of the local currency and government crackdowns on black market dollar transactions [1] - The usage of cryptocurrency surged by 110% in the 12 months leading up to June 2024, ranking Venezuela 13th globally in cryptocurrency adoption [1] - The bolívar has depreciated over 70% from October 2023 to June 2024, with an inflation rate soaring to 229% in May 2024 [1] Group 2 - Venezuelans are adopting cryptocurrency primarily out of survival needs, facing inflation, low wages, and obstacles in accessing bank accounts [2] - The Venezuelan government has arrested individuals operating black market dollar exchange websites, accelerating public acceptance of cryptocurrency [2] - Despite some easing of sanctions, the overall economic environment remains challenging, with many citizens still cautious about cryptocurrency [2] Group 3 - Some government officials are involved in cryptocurrency, with several facing U.S. charges for using virtual currencies to evade sanctions or launder money [3] - The government’s stance on cryptocurrency has been inconsistent, having launched the "petro" in 2018, which ultimately failed due to lack of market acceptance [3] - USDT is increasingly popular among Venezuelans, with businesses using it for payments despite the challenges posed by U.S. sanctions on the banking sector [3]