In our “Interesting” section, we highlight unusual stories, notable events, and curious facts from the world of cryptocurrencies and technology. Here you will find unique insights, unexpected developments, and engaging content beyond daily crypto news. Read the “Interesting” section on ForkNews to discover the most intriguing stories from the crypto industry.
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro announced the creation of his own cryptocurrency, which will be called El Petro. The cryptocurrency will be supported by the country's oil, gold, gas and diamond reserves.
ManageGo announced the addition of the ability to pay rent in Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ethereum to its payments app. Tenants will be able to use these cryptocurrencies to pay monthly rent.
Yesterday, the chairman of the Swiss National Bank (SNB) gave a press conference on cryptocurrencies. Speaking at the event in Basel, Thomas Jordan, who also heads the central bank's international counterfeit containment team, said central banks were looking at cryptocurrencies very intensively, adding: "I would describe bitcoin as an investment rather than a currency."
Blockstream announced a new project, DG Lab Fund, a collaboration between two companies, Digital Garage and Daiwa Securities Group. Funding for this project is $80 million
According to the Turkish newspaper Habertürk, police recently managed to arrest a gang of five extortionists in Merter, a suburb west of Istanbul, one of the country's largest cities. This was the first crime in Turkey to steal cryptocurrency. The attackers managed to steal 450 bitcoins worth more than $3.54 million from a Turkish businessman this week, according to the newspaper.
Japan accepted Bitcoin as a legal form of payment earlier this year, and the country's Bitcoin trade now accounts for about half of global trade.
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