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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 marketplace The Giving Block discusses the FTX collapse its impact on crypto philanthropy and the overall mission of using crypto as a force for social [...]

By CoinDesk Inc

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

Nov 29, 2022

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Shift4 Buys Crypto Donation Firm The Giving Block for up to $300M

Payment technology provider Shift4 announced its recent acquisition of crypto donation marketplace The Giving Block, paying $54 million upfront with a potential future payment of up to $246 million.

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 1, 2022 at 7:14 p.m. UTC

Mar 1, 2022

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What to Know About Tax Benefits of Crypto Donations

Thinking about donating cryptocurrency to charity? Pat Duffy, co-founder of The Giving Block, a platform for nonprofits to accept crypto, and Jason Watters, CFO of Give Directly, a nonprofit that lets donors send money directly to the world’s poorest households, share insights into the tax benefits of charitable giving with crypto.

By CoinDesk Staff

Jan 12, 2022 at 9:33 p.m. UTC

Jan 12, 2022

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The Giving Block Co-Founders on ‘Crypto Giving Tuesday’

November 30, 2021 is Crypto Giving Tuesday, the year’s biggest one-day celebration hosted by The Giving Block, bringing together the crypto community and nonprofits for crypto fundraising and giving. The Giving Block co-founders Pat Duffy and Alex Wilson share insights into the campaign, benefits of participating, and their charitable goals.

By CoinDesk Staff

Nov 29, 2021 at 4:14 p.m. UTC

Nov 29, 2021

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SushiSwap Makes $50K Crypto Donation to No Kid Hungry

No Kid Hungry currently accepts donations in bitcoin, ether and a variety of other coins, according to The Giving Block.

By Cameron Hood

Apr 15, 2021 at 11:44 p.m. UTC

Apr 15, 2021

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Encrypted Messaging App Signal Now Accepts Crypto Donations

Encrypted messaging app Signal has partnered with The Giving Block to take donations in 12 cryptocurrencies. Why wouldn’t Signal just set up its own crypto wallet, as opposed to outsourcing to a third party like The Giving Block for funds? “The Hash” panel weighs in.

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 17, 2021 at 6:36 p.m. UTC

Mar 17, 2021

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US Bail Funds Are Seeing an Uptick in Cryptocurrency Donations

The Bail Project, Chicago Community Bond Fund and Nashville Community Bail Fund take cryptocurrency donations not just in BTC, but also ETH and even BAT.

By Benjamin Powers

Oct 26, 2020 at 6:18 p.m. UTC

Oct 26, 2020

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