Big news for charities! Now, people can donate to good causes using cryptocurrency, like Bitcoin or Ethereum. This is like using digital money to help others. It's becoming really popular.
- Blackbaud, a company that helps charities, now lets people donate using crypto through JustGiving.
- This is already working in the UK, and now it's in the US too!
- Charities get the money in US dollars, so they don't have to worry about the crypto price changing.
- Lots of different kinds of crypto can be used to donate.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| Cryptocurrency market value | Over $3 trillion |
| Number of cryptocurrency users | 580 million |
| Crypto donated to charities in 2024 (estimate) | Over $1 billion |
| Number of cryptocurrencies accepted | Over 60 |
