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No Borders: Bitcoin Helps Flood Victims In Iran, Without Regard For Politics

Business Aug. 19, 2019

For all the theoretical debates raging across the Twittersphere, it’s hard to find concrete evidence that cryptocurrencies are helping the poor and unbanked. Meanwhile, outside the notice of crypto pundits,...
Binance Debuts Blockchain Charity Initiative

Business Feb. 21, 2019

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...
Paxful To Build A Third Bitcoin School In Africa

Business Feb. 17, 2019

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...
Leading Economist Touts Crypto To Relieve Hyperinflation

Business Jan. 14, 2019

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...
BitGive Rings In The Holidays With Bitcoin Fundraiser

Business Dec. 16, 2018

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...
Crypto Holders More Charitable Than Average: Survey

Analysis Nov. 27, 2018

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...
Charity Chiefs Reveal Power Of The Blockchain

Technology Sep. 6, 2018

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...
Akoin Wants To Undo ‘Confusing’ Launch, Become Serious Project

Business Aug. 17, 2018

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...

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No Borders: Bitcoin Helps Flood Victims In Iran, Without Regard For Politics

Binance Debuts Blockchain Charity Initiative

Paxful To Build A Third Bitcoin School In Africa

Leading Economist Touts Crypto To Relieve Hyperinflation

BitGive Rings In The Holidays With Bitcoin Fundraiser

Crypto Holders More Charitable Than Average: Survey

Charity Chiefs Reveal Power Of The Blockchain

Akoin Wants To Undo ‘Confusing’ Launch, Become Serious Project