A California-based startup is accepting bitcoin donations for Philippines typhoon relief.
The Khan Academy now supports donations in bitcoins, using Coinbase's merchant tools.
Two charities began accepting bitcoins today: The BitGive Foundation, and Songs of Love.
Dmitry Murashchik is faced with quite the problem. He's sitting on more than $30,000 (US) in bitcoins, just waiting to dole them out, but everyone thinks he's a snake-oil salesman.
Wall Street analyst says VCs could help boost bitcoin's legitimacy and protect it from over-regulation by urging its use by charitable organizations.