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Blockchain at a crossroads: From Davos hype to global impact

DIGIT — Tue, 21 Jan 2025 07:17:36 +0000

The evolution of blockchain continues at pace. It’s time to examine progress, challenges and future potential in humanitarian and development sectors.

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Blockchain ‘conjuring’ fails to improve humanitarian aid — Study

DIGIT — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 13:16:20 +0000

Margie Cheesman investigated a blockchain charity project for more than a year but found that the technology seemed to cause more problems than it solved.

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Stellar partners with UNHCR to give Ukrainian refugees cash via USDC

DIGIT — Fri, 16 Dec 2022 01:04:57 +0000

One new project attempts to help bankless Ukrainian refugees, while another hopes to streamline international Red Cross projects.

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Ukrainian Soccer Club Shakhtar to Raise Humanitarian Funds Through NFT Sale

DIGIT — Mon, 02 May 2022 11:30:45 +0000

Shakhtar Donetsk, a leading soccer team in Ukraine, will sell a collection of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The club intends to auction several signed jerseys to raise funds for Ukrainian citizens affected by the ongoing war with Russia. FC Shakhtar Donetsk to Auction Digital Collectibles With Help From Binance Binance NFT, the marketplace for non-fungible tokens […]

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Crypto Exchange Kraken Pledges Over $10 Million to Support Ukrainian Users

DIGIT — Fri, 11 Mar 2022 07:00:52 +0000

Kraken is planning to hand out more than $10 million in aid for clients affected by the military conflict in Ukraine. The amount covers the fees paid by Ukrainian residents in almost a decade and will also include those withheld from Russian traders in the first half of 2022. Kraken Exchange to Give $1,000 in […]

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Unicef Receives $2.5 Million in Crypto for Ukraine From Binance Charity Foundation

DIGIT — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 11:30:13 +0000

Binance Charity is donating $2.5 million worth of cryptocurrency to support the humanitarian efforts of Unicef in Ukraine. The announcement comes as the ongoing military clash with the invading Russian forces is putting more and more children at risk. Unicef to Fund Activities in Ukraine With Donated Cryptocurrency The Binance Charity Foundation has announced a […]

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‘Help Ukraine’ Scams Appear as Country Seeks Crypto Donations, Report Reveals

DIGIT — Wed, 02 Mar 2022 21:30:19 +0000

Scams have started exploiting the desire of many in the crypto community to support Ukraine’s efforts to withstand Russia’s military assault and help its citizens endure the conflict. As the country is raising millions in bitcoin, a report has indicated that fraudulent schemes luring donors to “help Ukraine” with cryptocurrency are on the rise. Crypto […]

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