BitGive and Songs of Love charities accept donations in bitcoin

BitGive and Songs of Love charities accept donations in bitcoin

Two charities began accepting bitcoins today. A newly formed foundation called BitGive was announced, which will filter bitcoin donations through to a variety of causes. Another existing organization, Songs of Love, also announced a bitcoin donation option. Connie Gallippi, founder of the BitGive Foundation, explained that the organization had applied for its 501c status. In the meantime, it would be collecting bitcoin donations, she said. BitGive came out of meetings held at the Bitcoin conference in San Jose in May, said Gallippi, the sister of BitPay founder Tony Gallippi. She has spent....


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