Afacere complicată și păguboasă în Polonia. Gigantul de stat Orlen a trimis unui intermediar din zona cripto 230 de milioane de dolari pentru a cumpăra petrol venezuelean. Și n-a mai văzut nici banii, nici petrolul - Economica.net

Poland's state-backed energy company, Orlen, faced significant losses after a failed attempt to purchase Venezuelan oil through intermediaries, involving complex payment structures. The company transferred $230 million to intermediaries without receiving the expected oil, leading to an investigation into potential cryptocurrency transactions. The deal, made during a temporary easing of U.S. sanctions, resulted in total losses exceeding $400 million for Orlen. The situation raised concerns about corporate governance and the risks associated with complex international transactions, especially as stablecoins become more integrated into global trade. This case highlights the challenges companies face in navigating sanctions and the financial risks involved.