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The Downside of Crypto Donations

Nonprofits and their supporters are turning to crypto to avoid taxmen, middlemen and restrictive lawmakers. Unless they do their homework, nonprofits face restrictions of a different kind.

By Pete HowsonJan 13, 2021

ALS charity fundraiser at Major Tom in Vancouver.

Crypto Version of 'Giving Tuesday' Returns With 10 Times as Many Charities

While only 12 non-profits had signed up for the event last year, crypto donations platform The Giving Block said that over 120 such organizations will be taking part in this year.

By Jaspreet KalraNov 30, 2020

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US Congressman Tom Emmer Will Accept Crypto Donations for Reelection Campaign

Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota will accept crypto donations for his campaign, facilitated through BitPay.

By Sandali HandagamaAug 20, 2020

U.S. Rep. Tom Emmer

Fidelity's Charity Arm Has Received Over $100 Million in Crypto Donations

Fidelity Charitable reported receiving more than $106 million in crypto donations since accepting bitcoin in 2015.

By Daniel KuhnAug 19, 2019

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