Tagged: catapult

November 23, 2019 @ 5:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NEM Ventures, the venture capital and investment division of the NEM blockchain ecosystem, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency platforms with a market cap of more than $300 million (at time of writing), has reportedly made an investment in Cyclebit, a provider of “simple, affordable… Read More

March 12, 2019 @ 6:30 am By Erin Hobey  |  

In February the NEM.io Foundation decided to opt for transparency and to “reboot” its operating structure after checking the books and seeing “little to no accountability for funds.” Under the guidance of newly elected president Alex Tinsman, this week the Foundation has made good on its… Read More

February 7, 2019 @ 9:38 am By Erin Hobey  |  

Last week the NEM.io Foundation made a major move toward transparency and “reboot” of its operating structure after checking the books and seeing “little to no accountability for funds.” “When the new council opened the books on 2018, we saw a lot of talented people… Read More

January 31, 2019 @ 3:04 am By Erin Hobey  |  

The NEM.io Foundation, fresh from celebrating its 2M block, announced a much-needed reboot of its operating structure and as part of a newly transparent mission for 2019 after checking the books and seeing “little to no accountability for funds.” Led by newly elected president Alex Tinsman,… Read More

October 9, 2017 @ 9:38 am By Erin Hobey  |  

The NEM.io Foundation, creators of the P2P NEM blockchain platform, shared that ShapeShift will integrate NEM’s XEM token, aiming to provide greater liquidity options to token holders. ShapeShifts exchange plays an important role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem, and its API is used by many third… Read More

December 18, 2015 @ 10:34 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Thursday, crowdfunding platform Catapult announced the appointment of Janet M. Morgan as its first CEO. Morgan joins Catapult during a strategic growth phase focused on scaling the organization for greater impact on gender equality. Since its launch in 2012, Catapult has mobilized funds and support… Read More

May 12, 2015 @ 2:39 am By Midori Yoshimura  |  

Twitter recently banned harassing and violent language, such as direct threats and tweets promoting violence toward others. The company’s expanded policy is part of a growing recognition of online harassment issues, and the significant negative effects felt by victims (ex. Zelda Williams). Now, a platform providing real-time support to individuals experiencing online… Read More

July 19, 2013 @ 6:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Founded By Gucci, Funds 210 Projects In 81 Countries Hosted on crowdfunding platform Catapult, Chime for Change, a global campaign for girls’ and women’s empowerment has announced  that the Sound of Change Live  concert raised $3.9M USD to support projects in the three key focus… Read More

January 4, 2013 @ 8:01 am By FirstPost  |  

We have all been outraged about violence on women . Question is if we are outraged enough to do something about it.  Arguing about what the government should do and can do is a good intellectual exercise, but perhaps our wallets can also do some… Read More

January 3, 2013 @ 8:01 am By Fast CoExist  |  

There is no shortage of quality organizations working on issues related to women and girls, but many are in danger of closing; they raise under half the average amount of what other charities and nonprofits are able to raise. Now there’s a place for these… Read More

December 12, 2012 @ 6:10 am By JD Alois  |  

In an article on The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Blog – called the Impatient Optimists –  the erstwhile “Bill and Melinda” have selected the 5 “Tech Savy”ways to give this Holiday Season.  And as we all know – no Holiday Season could be complete… Read More

December 11, 2012 @ 3:00 am By Jennifer James, Babble  |  

Have you heard of Catapult? It’s a new crowdfunding web site where all dollars donated go specifically to programs that benefit women and girls; not to overhead or salaries, but to the specific programs you choose to donate to. I have been periodically giving to projects in… Read More

November 14, 2012 @ 5:31 am By The Telegraph  |  

Catapult is the first “crowd funding” site – where people make small donations to ideas they like – dedicated to helping young girls and women. Four weeks in, Emma Sinclair looks at the growth of the financing concept which says goodbye to the millioniare backer…. Read More