ChangeTip Teams Up With Direct Relief for Bitcoin Donations
One of the appealing factors in using bitcoin for transactions is the lower fees associated with it, compared to other forms of payment like credit cards or online transfers. This is why ChangeTip has been using the cryptocurrency for donations and has recently teamed up with charitable institution Direct Relief in running a fundraising campaign for prenatal care. ChangeTip was founded by Nick Sullivan with the goal of a creating truly global economy by reducing economic disparity through the efficient and open transfer of funds. This can be done through bitcoin, which minimizes....
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CHANGETIP TEAMS UP WITH FIRST 501 (c) (3) BITCOIN CHARITY BITGIVE. Tip-Redirect Feature Allows For Automated Donations. SAN FRANCISCO - February 9th, 2015 - Today, fintech start-up ChangeTip announced that it has selected BitGive, the first Bitcoin charity registered as a 501 (c) (3), to benefit from its Tip Redirect feature. ChangeTip has many users who, due to their social or employment status, wish to not receive tips for their work. As a result, the company has set up an automatic Tip Redirection feature, enabling users to channel all their money to the charity of their choice. This....
When it comes down to bitcoin tipping, charities and micropayments, ChangeTip is the industry leader. Recently, they announced the addition of a new feature known as proximity payments to their mobile app. For those who do not know, the ChangeTip mobile app allows anyone in possession of a Twitter of Facebook account to send and receive money from others internationally without any fees whatsoever. Based on this, ChangeTip enables users to carry out P2P payments in the form of tips, donations and gifts, both in USD and bitcoin. Users are free to add money to a ChangeTip wallet, where they....
Micropayments startup ChangeTip is launching a new feature that allows users to automatically direct any tips they receive to charitable causes. The US-based bitcoin company has initially partnered with the BitGive Foundation, enabling users to pass on bitcoins they receive to support the organization directly. The 'tip-redirect' function will see more options and improved functionality as development progresses over coming weeks and months, according to ChangeTip. The focus on charitable giving was suggested in a December interview with ChangeTip CEO Nick Sullivan, who said at the time....
Direct Relief is a charity organization based out of California. The nonprofit is recognized by the IRS and has been operating since 2001. After the Nepal earthquake Direct Relief was persuaded by redditors to accept Bitcoin. The service has and learned quite a bit since they started. From saving money in fees to instant transactions, Direct Relief knows....
Comic Relief, the British charity best known for its 'Red Nose Day' fundraising event, is exploring the potential for bitcoin donations. The Red Nose Day telethon is held every two years and has raised many millions of pounds since its launch in 1985 for causes such as famine and the fight against malaria in Africa, as well as disability rights and homelessness in the UK. On alternate years, the charity also hosts Sports Relief, a similar telethon that brings together the worlds of sport and entertainment to raise money for its supported causes. Now, in response to the surging popularity....