Signal encrypted messenger now accepts donations in Bitcoin
Encrypted messaging app Signal has started accepting donations in 12 cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Ether. Users of major privacy-oriented messaging app Signal can now support the project with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (BTC).Signal officially announced Monday that the platform has started accepting crypto donations as a form of support for the Signal Technology Foundation, the nonprofit organization behind the app. “As a nonprofit organization, we depend on your support. If you've been patiently waiting for Signal to accept cryptocurrency donations, you no longer need to hodl....
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