philanthropy

Opinion

Philanthropy's Blockchain Uptake Is Slow, But Future Is Bright

Adoption by non-profits, or the lack of it, is a good test of product simplicity and reliability, says Paul Brody, head of blockchain at EY.

By Paul Brody

Jul 17, 2024 at 5:05 p.m. UTC

Jul 17, 2024

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Opinion

Why Crypto Donations Are Surging in 2024

After a decade of tax incentives and transparency attracting philanthropists to crypto, Web3 innovation is adding fuel to the fire.

By Pat Duffy

Jul 9, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Jul 9, 2024

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Finance

Binance

Binance to Airdrop $3M in BNB to Users Affected by Morocco Earthquake

Users who had verified their address details for Sept. 9 to show they live in Marrakesh-Safi province will each receive $100 worth of Binance coin.

By Jamie Crawley

Sep 12, 2023 at 9:34 a.m. UTC

Sep 12, 2023

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Learn

Crypto Philanthropy 101: What Donors and Organizations Need to Know

Giving crypto as a charitable donation or setting up a nonprofit to receive crypto isn’t hard, but there are some unique considerations to think about.

By Megan DeMatteo

May 3, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

May 3, 2023

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Web3

Solana-Based NFT Collection Okay Bears Partners With (RED) to Fund Global Health Efforts

The PFP project will release (RED)-themed merchandise to raise funds for The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.

By Cam Thompson

Apr 13, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 13, 2023

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Opinion

Why Crypto Philanthropy Continues to Outperform the Market

Crypto donations boomed in 2022, with stablecoin and NFT-based giving increasingly popular, says Pat Duffy of The Giving Block.

By Pat Duffy

Mar 29, 2023 at 4:24 p.m. UTC

Mar 29, 2023

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The Giving Block Co-Founder on FTX Fallout, Crypto Philanthropy

Video

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The Giving Block Co-Founder on FTX Fallout, Crypto Philanthropy

In the wake of the fallout of crypto exchange FTX, could the current market climate change the way people donate this holiday season? Pat Duffy, co-founder of crypto donation...

By CoinDesk Inc

Nov 29, 2022 at 8:46 p.m. UTC

Nov 29, 2022

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Podcasts

Money reimagined

Worse Than Enron? The FTX Collapse Leaves Many With Egg on Their Faces

How philanthropy, political connections, and marketing can obscure a much darker reality.

By Michael J. Casey

Nov 18, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Nov 18, 2022

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Finance

Ftx

FTX's 'Effective Altruism' Future Fund Team Resigns

In an open letter, the team said it was unable to perform their work or process grants and have "fundamental questions" about the legitimacy and integrity of business operatio...

By Sam Reynolds

Nov 11, 2022 at 3:45 a.m. UTC

Nov 11, 2022

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Web3

Nft

New York Cares Non-Profit Highlights Using Web3 for Good With NFT Fundraise

The Stand with Students initiative, dedicated to supporting underprivileged youth, will feature over 16,000 digital pieces created by Open AI’s DALL-E.

By Cam Thompson

Oct 13, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. UTC

Oct 13, 2022

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