Nonprofits

CipherTrace to Tackle ‘Modern-Day Slavery’ With Crypto Analytics

The blockchain security firm has partnered with the Anti-Human Trafficking Intelligence Initiative (ATII) to fight human trafficking.

News  ·  20 December 2019

New Libra Fork Will Create Permissionless Stablecoin Free of Corporate Control

Thirty blockchain companies and nonprofit organizations plan to fork the Facebook-led Libra cryptocurrency to build an open alternative.

Tech  ·  9 October 2019
Stellar

Stellar Foundation Hires Mozilla Exec as Its New CEO

The Stellar Foundation has hired former Mozilla exec Denelle Dixon to be its new CEO as founder Jed McCaleb moves to a tech role.

Markets  ·  15 March 2019
NEM

NEM Foundation, Nearly Broke, Plans Layoffs and Pivot

The leading non-profit behind the NEM blockchain is seeking $7.5 million in emergency funding to keep the lights on.

Business  ·  31 January 2019
Tax

Crypto Is Now Fastest Growing Donation for Fidelity Charitable

Fidelity Charitable has revealed it received $69 million in crypto donations in 2017, making it the fastest-growing option accepted by the firm.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 February 2018
Altcoins

Rainforest Foundation to Support New Digital Currency in Environmental Protection Bid

The Rainforest Foundation has announced a new cryptocurrency aimed at furthering its goal of restoring global rainforests.

Tech  ·  17 April 2015
Regulation

Coin Center Unveils Bitcoin-Focused Public Policy Website

Non-profit advocacy group Coin Center has launched its website with a focus on public policy issues related to cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  6 January 2015