'Crypto for COVID': Indian neobank aims to feed those affected by pandemic
In the middle of a spike in cases, more than 4,000 people are dying in India every day as a direct result of the pandemic. Cashaa, a crypto banking platform with physical branches across India, is launching an initiative aimed at bringing crypto enthusiasts together to provide food supplies to those most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.According to an announcement from Cashaa on Tuesday, the platform’s "Crypto for COVID" plan involves building a community of crypto users who will give underprivileged families in India the food they need for a month. As part of the initiative, Cashaa’s....
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