Donations

News

Internet Archive Adds Bitcoin Cash, Zcash to Donation Options

The Internet Archive, host of the Wayback Machine, has announced it now supports donations in bitcoin cash and zcash.

Markets  ·  17 November 2017
Payments

Congressional Candidate Now Accepting Bitcoin Donations for 2018 Election

A candidate for the US Congress in upstate New York has begun accepting donations in bitcoin.

Business  ·  23 August 2017
Bitcoin

Anonymous Email Service ProtonMail Adds Bitcoin Payment Option

ProtonMail has revealed it is adding bitcoin as an official, automated payment option – and other cryptocurrencies may soon follow.

Business  ·  17 August 2017
Zcash

Wikileaks is Now Accepting Zcash Donations

Non-profit media group Wikileaks has announced that it is now accepting donations in the privacy oriented cryptocurrency zcash.

Business  ·  7 August 2017
Payments

Multinational Aid Network Trials Blockchain for Donations Tracking

A multinational aid network comprising more than 40 members, is testing blockchain to track donations and disbursements.

Business  ·  12 July 2017
Bitcoin

Fidelity Charitable Has Raised $9 Million in Bitcoin So Far in 2017

Fidelity Charitable has announced it has raised nearly $9m in bitcoin in 2017, a figure that already surpasses last year's total.

Business  ·  29 June 2017
Japan

Japanese City Seeks Bitcoin Donations to Preserve Historic Park

The city of Hirosaki is raising bitcoin donations to help preserve a historic cherry blossom park and its castle.

Business  ·  21 April 2017
News

Fidelity’s Charity Arm Raised $7 Million in Bitcoin Donations in 2016

Fidelity Charitable, the public charity arm of mutual fund giant Fidelity Investments, raised $7m in bitcoin donations last year.

Business  ·  2 February 2017
Exchanges

Burning Man Accepts Bitcoin Donations for Year-Round Activities

Cutting-edge cultural organisation Burning Man has announced it will accept bitcoin donations to support its year-round roster of programs.

Markets  ·  23 December 2014
Exchanges

Mozilla Now Accepting Bitcoin in Response to User Demand

Free software community Mozilla has launched a dedicated donations page to accept bitcoin payments.

Markets  ·  20 November 2014
UK

UK Charity Comic Relief Looking into Bitcoin Donations

The charity, which is best known for its 'Red Nose Day' telethon, is exploring the potential for cryptocurrency donations.

Business  ·  6 June 2014
Exchanges

Over 20,000 Students Receive Bitcoin in Coinbase Giveaway

CoinBase claims to have already distributed free bitcoin to over 20,000 students, as part of its college giveaway.

Business  ·  30 May 2014
IRS

Congressman Jared Polis Accepting Bitcoin Donations Following FEC Ruling

Democrat Jared Polis has become one of the first Congressmen to accept bitcoin for his re-election campaign.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 May 2014
Regulation

FEC Approves Bitcoin In-Kind Donations for US Political Campaigns

The US Federal Election Commission has determined that bitcoin donations may be treated as in-kind political contributions.

Policy & regulation  ·  8 May 2014
Regulation

Wisconsin Politician Forced to Return $100 Bitcoin Donation

Politician Mark Clear returned the donation after a state campaign finance regulator declined to authorize the contribution.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 May 2014