Charity
Greenpeace USA Signs Up for Bitcoin Donations
Greenpeace has announced that it will start accepting bitcoin donations through payment processor BitPay.
United Way Becomes Largest Nonprofit to Accept Bitcoin
The largest privately held charitable institution in the world has partnered with Coinbase to accept bitcoin donations.
Community Honors Hal Finney with Bitcoin Fund for ALS Research
A group of prominent bitcoin figures and companies have teamed up raise funds to combat the disease ALS.
Sierra Leone Group Diverts Bitcoin Campaign to Fight Ebola
A bitcoin advocacy group in Sierra Leone is switching its focus to a more urgent problem: the Ebola virus.
BitGive Becomes First IRS Tax Exempt Bitcoin Charity
The BitGive Foundation has become the first bitcoin nonprofit organization awarded 501(c)(3) status by the IRS.
Safello Launches Free Bitcoin Fundraising Service for Charities
Swedish bitcoin exchange Safello has launched a new service for charities that lets them easily create free fundraising campaigns.
Dignitas International: Bitcoin Holds Promise for Non-Profits
Anne Connelly, Dignitas International's director of fundraising and marketing discusses how bitcoin can impact the charity's fight against HIV.
Wikipedia Raises $140k in First Week of Bitcoin Donations
The Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit that operates Wikipedia, has reported $140k in first-week bitcoin donations.
UK Lifeboat Service Now Testing Bitcoin Donations
The Royal National Lifeboat Institution, informally known as the UK's fourth emergency service, is now trialling bitcoin donations.
Coinbase Drops Bitcoin Processing Fees for Non-Profits
Coinbase will let registered non-profit organisations accept bitcoin through its merchant tools for free.
