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ForkLog 69 10.04.2025

UN World Food Programme Embraces Cryptocurrency Donations

The American branch of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP USA) has initiated the acceptance of cryptocurrency donations. The organisation now accepts over 80 types of digital assets, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin. This development is made possible through a partnership with The Giving Block platform, as stated in the press release. WFP USA […]

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ForkLog 82 31.12.2024

Founder of Charity Meme Coin Mira Accused of Fraud

Community members have accused Siqi Chen, the creator of the charity meme coin Mira (MIRA), of an exit scam involving the token Zero. so i launched a test token called zero, with the description: “this is going to zero … do not buy it” thinking that people would read it and not buy it. i […]

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ForkLog 22 30.12.2024

Enthusiast Raises $1 Million for Daughter’s Brain Cancer Treatment via Meme Coin

Siqi Chen, founder of the Runway app, launched the meme coin Mira (MIRA) to fund research into his daughter’s brain tumor. this is a long read, but i had some time to think over dinner and wanted to share a few thoughts and provide a plan forward: 0. i’ve had a lot of very memorable […]

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ForkLog 70 26.12.2024

Vitalik Buterin ‘Adopts’ a Dwarf Hippopotamus

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin has donated 10 million Thai baht (~$300,000) to the Khao Kheow Zoo, home to the internet meme star—a dwarf hippopotamus named Moo Deng. Thank you Vitalik Buterin @VitalikButerin for joining the Wildlife Sponsorship Program and adopting Moo Deng with a generous gift of 10,000,000 THB for her family! We look forward […]

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ForkLog 24 30.10.2024

BloFin Launches Heart & Hope Network Charity Initiative

The cryptocurrency exchange BloFin has announced the launch of its charitable initiative, the BloFin Heart & Hope Network (BloFin H&H Network). This was reported in the trading platform’s blog. The programme aims to implement local events, engage with community life, and distribute resources to those truly in need. “At BloFin, we believe that true greatness […]

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ForkLog 7 24.10.2024

Bukele Donates 2 BTC for School Construction in Honduras

El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele has donated 2 BTC ($134,000) to fund a project aimed at building 1,000 schools in Honduras. ??❤️?? pic.twitter.com/AFWUXEdEv6 — Nayib Bukele (@nayibbukele) October 23, 2024 The bitcoins were sent to philanthropist Shin Fujiyama, the founder of Students Helping Honduras, an organization combating poverty through educational development. Fujiyama is currently participating […]

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ForkLog 12 07.10.2024

Buterin Sells MOODENG Memecoins and Donates Proceeds to Charity

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sold 10 billion MOODENG memecoins for 308.7 ETH (approximately $765,576 at current rates) using Cow Swap and transferred 260.15 ETH to charity. Sale of 10 billion MOODENG by Vitalik Buterin. Data: Etherscan. He still holds 40 billion MOODENG (approximately $4.32 million). Previously, the developer exchanged several memecoins, including: 70.71 million Neiro; […]

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ForkLog 58 13.09.2024

Binance Pledges $1 Million in BNB to Typhoon Victims in Vietnam

Cryptocurrency exchange Binance has announced an airdrop of $1 million in BNB for users affected by Typhoon Yagi in Northern Vietnam. To support those impacted by Typhoon Yagi in Northern Vietnam, #Binance will airdrop up to $1 million in #BNB to users in the region. Our deepest condolences to all affected by this devastating disaster. […]

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ForkLog 21 24.07.2024

Pavel Durov Highlights Catizen Developers’ Efforts in Cat Rescue

The mini-game Catizen for Telegram has generated $16 million through in-game purchases, donating 1% of this to the rescue of stray cats. This was announced by Pavel Durov, the founder of the messaging app. According to him, the game has attracted over 26 million users. By utilizing TON-based smart contracts for in-game rewards, Catizen has […]

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ForkLog 16 30.04.2024

How Web3 helps animals — with games, donations and memecoins

Every day, dozens, hundreds, even thousands of playful NFTs and memecoins appear: in Web3 our inner child wields grown-up finances yet spends with ease on true desires. And freely help those who need it. Today we look at how the crypto industry provides platforms for philanthropy—whose beneficiaries often feature in the logos of top projects […]

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ForkLog 14 22.04.2024

Crypto Game Winner Donates Prize to Tornado Cash Developers

An anonymous winner of the second season of the cryptocurrency survival game “Crypto: The Game,” known as Player 733, has donated their prize of 71.8 ETH (approximately $210,000 at the time of the transaction) to Tornado Cash developers Alexey Pertsev and Roman Storm. This was reported by Decrypt. The season, titled “Anon Island,” concluded on […]

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ForkLog 11 16.02.2024

GoFundMe Halts Fundraiser for Tornado Cash Legal Fees

On February 14, the crowdfunding platform GoFundMe cancelled a fundraiser intended to cover legal expenses for the cryptocurrency mixer Tornado Cash. All contributed funds will be returned to donors. The money we sent to @rstormsf was cancelled by @gofundme — they shut it down. I thought this might happen but am still surprised. Good thing […]

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