ChangeTip Now Lets Users Redirect Tips to Charity

ChangeTip Now Lets Users Redirect Tips to Charity

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....


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