‘Universal Basic Income’ Proponent Grantcoin Distributes First Quarterly Income Grants In 17 Countries

‘Universal Basic Income’ Proponent Grantcoin Distributes First Quarterly Income Grants In 17 Countries

The Grantcoin Foundation, a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that has its own digital currency, distributed “basic income grants” to people this month in 17 countries. The organization is devoted to providing a universal basic income. The currency is traded on exchanges, the largest being Bittrex. The average recipient received $5.19 USD. Applicants can sign up by Sept.21 to be included in the next quarterly distribution on Sept. 30. The first quarterly distribution sent Grantcoin to 255 self-selected applicants in the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France,....


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