Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation To Accept Bitcoin Donations
The 501(c)3 organization has begun accepting bitcoin and cryptocurrency donations through a partnership with The Giving Block.Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation announced they have started accepting bitcoin donations.The nonprofit organization supports the needs of patients and families of the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital.The move aims to provide donors with an alternative and tax-advantageous donation vehicle. It is unclear if the organization will hold BTC.Nicklaus Children’s Hospital Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization focused on raising funds for the Nicklaus Children’s Hospital....
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