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Ripple Swell 2024: How Blockchain and Stablecoins Can Transform Humanitarian Aid
31.10.2024
Ripple’s Swell 2024 conference in Miami highlighted the intersection of blockchain technology and global aid, bringing humanitarian and…
Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Donates Over $1 Million to Ukrainian Humanitarian Non-Profits
30.10.2024
On Tuesday, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made a significant contribution of 400 ETH, valued at over $1 million, to four Ukrainian humanitarian non-profits. This donation was facilitated by swapping ETH from meme coins, showcasing the potential of cryptocurrency for philanthropic efforts. Among...
Michael Saylor Charts a Humanitarian Plan of Donating BTC After Criticism
24.10.2024
Michael Saylor, Founder of MicroStrategy, has drafted a plan to donate Bitcoin token holdings for humanitarian causes. This…
Ripple Commits $1M to Upscale Humanitarian Aid with RLUSD
16.10.2024
Ripple has announced a $1 million multi-year partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC). This collaboration is aimed…
Mercy Corps CIO explains how NGOs can integrate blockchain to amplify their efforts
16.10.2024
Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how
Blockchain ‘conjuring’ fails to improve humanitarian aid — Study
28.8.2024
Margie Cheesman investigated a blockchain charity project for more than a year but found that the technology seemed to cause more problems than it solved
US Lawmaker Urges Nigerian Government to Grant Humanitarian Release for Jailed Binance Employee
22.6.2024
Two U.S. lawmakers, French Hill and Chrissy Houlahan, have added their voices to calls for the release of jailed Binance executive Tigran Gambaryan. The lawmakers made this call shortly after visiting Gambaryan at Nigeria’s notorious Kuje Prison. Hill believes that Gambaryan is being wrongfully...
Game Awards Honorees Demand Show Acknowledge Gaza Humanitarian Crisis
29.11.2023
Every year The Game Awards acknowledges a Future Class, a collection of burgeoning young members of the industry that its director, Emily Bouchoc, and others have deemed “represent the bright, bold, and inclusive future for video games.” This year, not long before The Game Awards 2023 is set...
Crypto Aid Israel Fundraiser to Help Victims of Hamas Assault
11.10.2023
Members of Israel’s Web3 community have launched Crypto Aid Israel, a fundraiser in support of those affected by the conflict with Hamas. The goal is to attract cryptocurrency donations to relieve the humanitarian situation of thousands of Israelis displaced by the surprise attack...
Sempo Delivers Cash Aid for the Unbanked in Crisis
17.4.2023
Digital money is becoming the go-to vehicle for serving people in humanitarian crises. But when disaster victims have no smartphones or bank accounts, aid organizations have to distribute cash more creatively. That’s why Sempo is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
In the Ukraine War, Stellar Aid Assist Is Using Crypto to Give Mass Aid
17.4.2023
The Stellar Development Foundation designed a payment app that leverages stablecoins for fast and cheap transfer and is user-friendly for trauma and disaster victims. That’s why Stellar Aid Assist is one of CoinDesk’s Projects to Watch 2023
Ukraine netted $70M in crypto donations since start of Russia conflict
27.2.2023
Ether leads the way in donations with $28.9 million received so far, while BTC and USDT donors have chipped in $22.8 million and $11.59 million respectively
Ukraine Raises More Crypto Than Russia in Year of War, Analysis Unveils
26.2.2023
The two sides in the bitter conflict in Ukraine have been relying on crypto assets and technology to support their military and humanitarian activities, Elliptic says in a report. According to the blockchain forensics company, the targeted nation has attracted more digital asset donations than...
Cryptocurrency Exchanges Offer Assistance to Earthquake-Hit Turkey
8.2.2023
Major crypto exchanges have offered to help the people of Turkey to overcome the consequences of this week’s devastating earthquake. While the crypto industry pledged support, the country’s financial authorities allowed the raising of relief funds through cryptocurrency donations...
Ukrainian Steals Bitcoin From Russian Darknet Market, Donates to Charity
26.12.2022
A Ukrainian living in the U.S. has reportedly hacked a major drug market on the Russian dark web, diverting some of its crypto proceeds. The man says he donated the digital cash stolen from the illicit website to an organization delivering humanitarian aid across his war-torn homeland. Wisconsin...
Stellar partners with UNHCR to give Ukrainian refugees cash via USDC
16.12.2022
One new project attempts to help bankless Ukrainian refugees, while another hopes to streamline international Red Cross projects
Alleged BTC-e Operator Alexander Vinnik in US Custody After Immediate Extradition From Greece
6.8.2022
Russian IT specialist Alexander Vinnik, accused of owning and running the infamous crypto exchange BTC-e, has been handed over to the U.S. This week, Greek authorities proceeded with the extradition, after his return from France, despite Vinnik’s defense protesting the move and calling...
Finland Sells 1,889 Seized Bitcoins for $47 Million — Proceeds Going to Ukraine
24.7.2022
Finland has sold 1,889 bitcoins seized in narcotic cases for 46.5 million euros ($47.4 million). The country’s finance minister previously said that the bitcoin sale proceeds will go to Ukraine for humanitarian aid and reconstruction as its war with Russia continues. Finland Sells Bitcoin...
Crypto is changing how humanitarian agencies deliver aid and services
25.5.2022
Ukrainian Soccer Club Shakhtar to Raise Humanitarian Funds Through NFT Sale
2.5.2022
Shakhtar Donetsk, a leading soccer team in Ukraine, will sell a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The club intends to auction several signed jerseys to raise funds for Ukrainian citizens affected by the ongoing war with Russia. FC Shakhtar Donetsk to Auction Digital Collectibles With Help...