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People Sending Bitcoin to Aid Ukraine's Military

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People Sending Bitcoin to Aid Ukraine’s Military

A bitcoin wallet listed by a charity organization has received more than 19 bitcoins worth around $700,000 to support the Ukraine military against Russian invasion.

People Sending Bitcoin to Aid Ukraine's Military

By CoinDesk Staff

Feb 25, 2022 at 7:12 p.m. UTC

Feb 25, 2022

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A Ukrainian charity raising money in support of the military was removed from Patreon for violating its policy. (Sona Sonicka/ Flickr)

Policy

Patreon Removes Ukrainian Charity Raising Military Aid Citing Policy Violation

The non-profit is also raising funds in bitcoin but Patreon was the most convenient way for foreigners to donate to the fund, according to the charity's director.

A Ukrainian charity raising money in support of the military was removed from Patreon for violating its policy. (Sona Sonicka/ Flickr)

By Sandali Handagama

Feb 25, 2022 at 4:20 p.m. UTC

Feb 25, 2022

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Humans Are the Last-Mile Problem of Bitcoin Crowdfunding for Canada Truck Protest

Bitcoin cannot be intercepted, making it a powerful charitable tool. But human organizations are still central points of failure.

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Feb 15, 2022 at 8:16 p.m. UTC

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Policy

Anonymous Crypto Donors Are Changing Philanthropy

And winning a “quiet war” for donor privacy rights in the nonprofit sector, says the co-founder of The Giving Block.

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Dec 11, 2021 at 5:43 p.m. UTC

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Technology

Kimbal Musk’s Big Green DAO Is a Big Step for Web 3

Can a DAO founded by Elon Musk’s brother solve philanthropy’s many pain points?

Kimbal Musk speaks on stage at the WSJ The Future of Everything Festival on May 9, 2018, in New York City. (Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

By Andrew Thurman

Nov 30, 2021 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

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DoinGud, a new NFT platform, will automate charitable donations at the point of sale – potentially a competitive edge in a crowded market. (Jo Szczepanska/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Technology

Crypto: The Gift That Keeps On Giving (to Charity)

Regardless of people’s motivations for giving, there’s a huge opportunity for charitable efforts to thrive in crypto.

DoinGud, a new NFT platform, will automate charitable donations at the point of sale – potentially a competitive edge in a crowded market. (Jo Szczepanska/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Nov 25, 2021 at 5:50 p.m. UTC

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Finance

How a 14-Year-Old Used Solana NFTs to Raise $100K for Beluga Whale Conservation

Thanks to the success of her Solana collection, 14-year-old Abigail is saving whales and donating another $100K for a children’s hospital program.

NFT artist Abigail at work. (Abigail)

Oct 28, 2021 at 8:22 p.m. UTC

Oct 28, 2021

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Technology

Loot Parody Projects Raise $1M for Charity

As text-based NFT mania grows increasingly absurd, two developers are poking fun at the trend with drops that raise money for a good cause.

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By Andrew Thurman

Sep 8, 2021 at 8:23 p.m. UTC

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Performance Artist Known for Eating $120K Art Basel Banana Is Doing NFTs With Dole

The NFT series looks to raise funds for anti-hunger programs.

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By Tanzeel Akhtar

Apr 28, 2021 at 1:18 p.m. UTC

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U.S tax payers can now write off their Bitcoin development donations through Brink.

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Bitcoin Developer Fund Brink Secures Tax-Exempt Status

U.S. bitcoiners can now make tax-exempt donations to fund Bitcoin development.

U.S tax payers can now write off their Bitcoin development donations through Brink.

By Colin Harper

Feb 10, 2021 at 5:27 p.m. UTC

Feb 10, 2021

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