Venezuela Collects 80% of Oil Revenue in USDT Amid Sanctions and Tanker Seizures

The country increasingly relies on Tether’s USDT stablecoin for oil sales as international sanctions and vessel confiscations disrupt traditional payment channels.

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Terms & Concepts
  • USDT (Tether): A U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin used in cryptocurrency transactions to maintain price stability.
  • Stablecoin: A type of cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by pegging it to a fiat currency or asset.
  • Sanctions: Economic or trade restrictions imposed by countries or international bodies to influence political or economic behavior.