Mercy Corps CIO explains how NGOs can integrate blockchain to amplify their efforts
Rapid and efficient humanitarian aid distribution is enhanced through the use of blockchain technology. Mercy Corps CIO Scott Onder explains how. Go to Source
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Vitalik Buterin Responds to Rumored Sales, Reaffirms Commitment to Ethereum and Charitable Causes
After some activity was noticed from wallets linked to Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, he took to the social media platform X to clarify the situation. He stated that all his token sales were meant to “support various projects.” Buterin added that any ERC20 tokens gifted to him would go toward “public goods within the … Read more
Vitalik Buterin denies selling Ether for profit
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin addresses allegations of profiting from ETH sales, emphasizing his long-term support for Web3 projects and charities. Go to Source
Blockchain ‘conjuring’ fails to improve humanitarian aid — Study
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. Go to Source
South Korea stops short of allowing crypto in updated donation laws
Department store gift vouchers, stocks, and loyalty points from tech giants can be donated to charities, but not crypto. Go to Source
Cryptocurrency charities can exploit the ‘gambler’s fallacy’ to reap larger donations — study
According to the researchers, people’s penchant to misinterpret patterns could be a boon for charitable organizations that accept cryptocurrency. Go to Source
Blockchain in charity, explained
Blockchain-based philanthropy involves transparent, efficient and secure transactions, ensuring accountable and impactful giving. Go to Source
Blockchain improves charity transparency — But is it right for everyone?
Can blockchain technology actually help to improve transparency within charities? Go to Source
Crypto donations fund fire relief efforts on Maui
The Giving Block matched more than $68,000 in crypto and fiat donations to raise more than $136,000 for a project aimed at assisting efforts following the fires in Maui. Go to Source
Tragedy or rug-pull? Inside the collapse of a ‘charitable’ NFT project
Orica NFT’s charity efforts have succeeded, but its token holders have not, and up until now, its co-founder was nowhere to be found. Go to Source
