Philanthropy

Crypto isn’t known for its generosity, but Binance is using blockchain to increase transparency for donations. The Binance Charity Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the leading cryptocurrency market, has revealed a pilot program for…

Ray Youssef has always dreamt of building schools, especially for those who need it the most.For him, Bitcoin for social good is a game changer.As the CEO of Paxful, a peer-to-peer Bitcoin marketplace that connects buyers with…

Dr. Doom might not be a fan, but some economists are coming around to the blockchain's potential for cross-borders trades. Dr. Steve Hanke, a leading scholar in currency economics and hyperinflation, is spearheading an initiative to raise…

Crypto hodlers may be counting their pennies, but that doesn’t mean it’s not a time for giving. BitGive, the first Bitcoin 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has launched the latest version of its flagship donation platform. Titled GiveTrack 1.0, the new…

Cryptocurrency holders are far more likely to give to charity than the average American, a new study has found. This suggests philanthropy is more common amongst virtual currency users compared to the general population.A report by…

On the International Day of Charity, a panel of leading experts revealed how the blockchain can help transform the sector and be a force for good.Public confidence in charities is at an all-time low thanks to a series of exposes that…

Despite the mainstream media's stream-of-bad-news schedule, cryptocurrency has a long and proud tradition of philanthropy.The Pineapple Fund, which closed in early May, donated $55m in bitcoin to a wide variety of charitable causes,…

Cryptocurrency is an unpredictable industry. Some people are skeptical of getting involved as a result of the risky market. Crypto Briefing has explored the positive impact cryptocurrency has in the world, but the fact is many people don't…

Binance's Blockchain Charity Foundation has established a base in Malta and will work with local NGOs to support good causes with its Decentralised Ledger Technology.A Memorandum of Understanding with The President's Trust is now in…

Markets may be red, but there’s plenty of heartwarming news in the cryptoverse. Currently making the rounds is the story of how Nano, one of the smallest and least-noticed currencies, is making a small but measurable impact on the lives of…

The anonymous Bitcoin philanthropist behind the Pineapple Fund has announced that they are closing down.In a surprise announcement, the anonymous donor - who goes by the name of 'Pine' - said that having made their final donation to the…

When you're four billion years old, you might prefer to just forget your Earth Day completely. But in a world plagued by ocean garbage patches, holes in the ozone layer, and facing a lengthy hot flash, a few million dollars toward an…

The Forever Rose is a unique work of art created by renowned Irish photographer Kevin Abosch. The Valentine’s Day surprise will cost the buyer a red-hot $1M in cryptocurrency, as he’s teamed up with GIFTO, a decentralized gift blockchain…