BitGive Unites Bitcoin Industry for Charity Bowling Showdown
Eight teams representing bitcoin companies in the San Francisco Bay area competed in a charitable tournament hosted by the BitGive Foundation on Sunday, 8th June at the Yerba Buena Gardens skating and bowling center. The fundraising event featured food, drink, crypto-related socializing and relaxation. Further, a number of leading bitcoin companies in the Bay Area participated including Coinbase, Xapo, Vaurum, BitPay, Kraken, Buttercoin, BitGo and BTCJam. The result was that bitcoins were also raised for a good cause. Entrance to the event cost 1 BTC per team, with some proceeds going to....
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During the Inside Bitcoins Chicago Conference, BitGive Foundation announced its newest initiatives in spearheading charity projects using the cryptocurrency. BitGive Foundation founder Connie Gallippi presented their results with the charity efforts in Kenya, as well as their plans for The Water Project. In Kenya, BitGive was able to conduct a fundraising process for a water well to the Shisango Girls School with the help of BitPesa and Libra. The 3-minute video she shared illustrated how bitcoin and the underlying blockchain technology has been able to transform lives in the country.....
Established in 2013 by Connie Gallippi, the recognized 501c3 nonprofit BitGive is known for its work with projects such as Save the Children, The Water Project, and Medic Mobile. The group is also in building a Donation Transparency Platform for nonprofits as a “Charity 2.0” project that aims to revolutionize philanthropy. Gallippi chatted with....
Giving Tuesday is coming December 1st and this year BitGive the first 501(c)(3) Bitcoin nonprofit is using its donations towards their Bitcoin Charity 2.0 Initiative. The plan is to create a transparency platform for donors and organizations using the blockchain for philanthropy. Founded in 2013 by Connie Gallippi BitGive was one of the first nonprofit charities representing the grassroots Bitcoin community. The organization has helped charity partners such as Save The Children, The Water Project, Medic Mobile, and more. The nonprofit has completed campaigns that have helped people access....
Bitcoin Magazine is proud to announce the launch of BitGive Foundation, the first Bitcoin charity! BitGive is a non-profit foundation (IRS 501c3 status is pending) accepting donations from the greater Bitcoin community and offering charitable gifts to environmental and public health causes worldwide. As Bitcoin continues to grow in prominence and utility, BitGive Foundation provides the opportunity for you to give to those in need in the most expedient and efficient way: through the Bitcoin currency! The BitGive Foundation will provide charitable donations on behalf of the growing Bitcoin....