The Giving Block

The Giving Block's 2024 crypto market outlook for nonprofits report notes that nonprofit fundraisers can benefit from the crypto market entering a new period of growth. As part of Giving Tuesday, The Giving Block co-founder Pat Duffy shares insights into the state of crypto donations and the impact of increasing regulatory pressure on the industry.

Nov 28, 2023

In the wake of the fallout of crypto exchange FTX, could the current market climate change the way people donate this holiday season? Pat Duffy, co-founder of crypto donation marketplace The Giving Block, discusses the FTX collapse, its impact on crypto philanthropy and the overall mission of using crypto as a force for social good.

Nov 29, 2022

Payment technology provider Shift4 announced its recent acquisition of crypto donation marketplace The Giving Block, paying $54 million upfront with a potential future payment of up to $246 million. “The Hash” discusses the intersection of crypto and charity and how third-party platforms like The Giving Block can streamline crypto donations for users, as well as the utility of decentralized philanthropy as seen in the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine. 

Mar 1, 2022

Thinking about donating cryptocurrency to charity? Pat Duffy, co-founder of The Giving Block, a platform for nonprofits to accept crypto, and Jason Watters, CFO of Give Directly, a nonprofit that lets donors send money directly to the world's poorest households, share insights into the tax benefits of charitable giving with crypto.

Jan 12, 2022

November 30, 2021 is Crypto Giving Tuesday, the year’s biggest one-day celebration hosted by The Giving Block, bringing together the crypto community and nonprofits for crypto fundraising and giving. The Giving Block co-founders Pat Duffy and Alex Wilson share insights into the campaign, benefits of participating, and their charitable goals.

Nov 29, 2021

Markets

No Kid Hungry currently accepts donations in bitcoin, ether and a variety of other coins, according to The Giving Block.

By Cameron HoodApr 15, 2021

Encrypted messaging app Signal has partnered with The Giving Block to take donations in 12 cryptocurrencies. Why wouldn’t Signal just set up its own crypto wallet, as opposed to outsourcing to a third party like The Giving Block for funds? “The Hash” panel weighs in.

Mar 17, 2021

Markets

The Bail Project, Chicago Community Bond Fund and Nashville Community Bail Fund take cryptocurrency donations not just in BTC, but also ETH and even BAT.

By Benjamin PowersOct 26, 2020

Policy

Donating crypto means it won’t be taxed, say The Giving Block and TAXbit, which published a guide to facilitate such donations.

By Sandali HandagamaJul 14, 2020