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Finance

Ukrainian Government Receives Nearly $10M in Crypto Donations After Russian Invasion

The Ethereum wallet listed by the government has received almost $10 million in crypto so far.

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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)

Finance

Crypto Donations to Ukrainian Activists Soared in 2021, With Russia Looming at the Border: Elliptic

Bitcoin donations to Ukrainian NGOs and volunteer groups rose tenfold during 2021, the crypto analytics company said.

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Tech

Crypto Donations to Tor Surged 841% in 2021

Of the nearly $1 million raised by the non-profit, 58% of the donations were in cryptocurrencies.

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Finance

Buterin to Use Returned $100M From SHIB Donation for COVID Projects Worldwide

CryptoRelief, the Indian COVID-19 fund that received the original donation, is returning the sum, which Buterin will use for “higher-risk higher-reward” projects.

Vitalik Buterin (David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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)

Finance

Cardano’s Charles Hoskinson Donates $20M to Build Math Center at Carnegie Mellon University

The center will work in close collaboration with faculty, students and researchers across the campus.

Charles Hoskinson, CEO and founder of IOHK, the lead developer of Cardano.

Markets

Amid Health Crisis and Economic Embargo, Cubans Are Using Cryptocurrencies to Help Compatriots

Bitcoin, USDT, litecoin, tron and bitcoin cash can be used to donate to Cubans.

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Markets

Republican House Campaign Arm to Accept Donations in Crypto

The crypto will be converted into U.S. dollars first, before being deposited into the National Republican Congressional Committee's account.

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