Encrypted Messaging App Signal Now Accepts Crypto Donations

The nonprofit behind the popular messaging app is accepting donations in 12 cryptocurrencies through The Giving Block.

jwp-player-placeholder

Private messaging app Signal is accepting cryptocurrency donations.

  • According to its blog post, Signal Technology Foundation is now accepting cryptocurrency donations through The Giving Block.
  • The non-profit organization behind the popular messaging app was founded by Moxie Marlinspike and Brian Acton in 2018 and runs on donations.
  • The Giving Block integration enables Signal to accept bitcoin, ether and 10 other cryptocurrencies.
  • In January, Signal staff members expressed concerns about crypto payments being integrated into the platform, according to a report by Platformer.
  • MobileCoin, a crypto project advised by Marlinspike, went live in December and recently raised a Series A funding round.

Read more: Cryptocurrency Advised by Signal Founder Goes Live, Begins Trading on FTX

RealFi 169 Image

Diversified RWA stablecoins sustain 5-7% yield from real credit as crypto funding compresses to ~4%. GENIUS pushes yield off-chain; TAM grows to $4B in 3 years.

Why it matters:

Diversified RWA stablecoins sustain 5-7% yield from real credit as crypto funding compresses to ~4%. GENIUS pushes yield off-chain; TAM grows to $4B in 3 years.