NFTs, or nonfungible tokens, have created a wealth of opportunities over the last year. Data from market tracker DappRadar found that NFT sales reached $25 billion in 2021. Artwork NFTs in particular have seen impressive growth. Financial services firm FinancePR recently determined that 257 artists generated at least $1 million in the past 30 days from selling NFT artwork. It’s … [Read more...] about NFT philanthropy demonstrates new ways of giving back
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Rio De Janeiro Is Giving People a 10% Discount to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
This episode is sponsored by Nexo, Abra and FTX US.Download this episodeThis was, NLW argues, a very good week for crypto. He covers:The mayor of Rio announcing big bitcoin/crypto support this weekStrike launching in ArgentinaNorthwest Arkansas offering tech workers $10,000 in BTC and a bike to move to the regionA congressman introducing legislation to ban … [Read more...] about Rio De Janeiro Is Giving People a 10% Discount to Pay Taxes in Bitcoin
We are seeing ‘10x growth in terms of the number of nonprofits accepting crypto,’ says Alex Wilson of The Giving Block
With the market capitalization of digital currencies surpassing $2 trillion, there is now record interest in crypto philanthropy. From helping to build a school in Uganda to fundraising for frontline healthcare workers and raising awareness for artists with intellectual disabilities, many nonprofit projects are gaining traction with generous assistance from crypto … [Read more...] about We are seeing ‘10x growth in terms of the number of nonprofits accepting crypto,’ says Alex Wilson of The Giving Block
The Gift That Keeps On Giving (to Charity)
Alzuru even thinks the psychological effects that transparent blockchains foster, the same mental forces that drive people to display NFTs as avatars on social media, could benefit charity. “With crypto, you have this proof that you’ve given back to the community,” Alzuru said, referring to the paper trail left on Ethereum. “Most of the time, [when giving], people are showing … [Read more...] about The Gift That Keeps On Giving (to Charity)
The Giving Block launches 15 new funds to direct crypto donations by cause
Cryptocurrency charity platform The Giving Block has announced the launch of 15 new 'Cause Funds' to better direct donations to charities with similar goals and missions. The Giving Block was established to facilitate cryptocurrency donations to over 700 nonprofits around the world including Save the Children, Malala Fund and World Vision. The new Cause Funds “bundle together … [Read more...] about The Giving Block launches 15 new funds to direct crypto donations by cause