Companies and Charities Unite to Promote Bitcoin in Africa
Private companies, charities and individuals are teaming up to present a good first impression for bitcoin in Africa.
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Jan 26, 2014 at 12:29 p.m. UTC
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Ripple Creator Donates $500k in XRP to Artificial Intelligence Research Charity
The creator of Ripple, Jed McCaleb, has donated $500,000 in XRP to the Machine Intelligence Research Institute (MIRI).
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Jan 19, 2014 at 12:57 p.m. UTC
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Sean's Outpost Founder Plans Ultra-Marathon to Raise 1,000 BTC
The founder of homeless charity Sean's Outpost plans to raise 1,000 BTC in an epic four-month run.
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Jan 12, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Funds Scientist's Cancer Research Project
PhD Scientist Isaac Yonemoto hopes bitcoin will help him raise funds to work on 9DS, a cancer-fighting compound.
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Jan 6, 2014 at 4:32 p.m. UTC
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Blockchain.info Sponsors British Woman In Solo Row Across Pacific
In June 2014, Elsa Hammond will attempt to row across the Pacific Ocean, sponsored by a Bitcoin company.
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Jan 1, 2014 at 3:57 p.m. UTC
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Roger Ver, 'Bitcoin Jesus', Makes Largest Ever Bitcoin Donation of $1 Million
Globetrotting bitcoin entrepreneur Roger Ver just made a $1 million charitable bitcoin donation after ‘losing’ a bet.
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Nov 30, 2013 at 11:58 p.m. UTC
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Bitcoin Used to Support Human Rights in Sri Lanka
A human rights organisation that works in Sri Lanka now accepts bitcoin donations to protect the identities of supporters.
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Nov 22, 2013 at 6:30 p.m. UTC
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Typhoon Haiyan: Bitcoin Startup's Philippines Appeal Tops $5.5k
A California-based startup is accepting bitcoin donations for Philippines typhoon relief.
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Nov 15, 2013 at 9:33 p.m. UTC
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Online education site Khan Academy now accepts donations in bitcoin
The Khan Academy now supports donations in bitcoins, using Coinbase's merchant tools.
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Aug 5, 2013 at 10:46 a.m. UTC
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BitGive and Songs of Love charities accept donations in bitcoin
Two charities began accepting bitcoins today: The BitGive Foundation, and Songs of Love.
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Jul 30, 2013 at 9:00 p.m. UTC
Jul 30, 2013