Q. Which country has launched new virtual currency "Petro"?
Answer: Venezuela
Notes: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro launched a crypto-currency "Petro" to advance issues of monetary sovereignty, make financial transactions and overcome the financial blockade. Beside this, Petro will also circumvent US-led financial sanctions. The digital currency will be backed by Venezuelan reserves of gold, oil, gas and diamonds.

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