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Bitcoiners Launch Cryptocurrency Relief Fund Following Beirut Explosion

A group of Lebanese expats in Europe organized the Crypto Disaster Relief For Beirut Explosion fund to support those affected by last week's tragedy.

By Leigh CuenAug 11, 2020

The Beirut port following an Aug. 4 explosion that rocked the city. (Mehr News Agency/Creative Commons)

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