Tagged: donations

Paystand, a Blockchain-enabled Commercial Payments Platform, Introduces Paystand.org

Paystand, the blockchain-enabled commercial payments platform, announces the launch of Paystand.org. Paystand.org is the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of the financial technology company. The organization will harness the power of “the blockchain and emerging bitcoin circular economies to create financial opportunities within vulnerable and… Read More

Binance to Airdrop Up to $3M in BNB to Clients in Morocco Earthquake Region

In response to the devastation caused by the recent earthquake in Morocco, Binance Charity will airdrop up to $3 million in BNB to Binance users “identified as living in the areas affected by the tragedy.” Identification of the users will be “based on Proof of… Read More

PayPal, Meta to Enable Donations on Facebook, Instagram in the US, UK, Australia, Canada

At PayPal (NASDAQ:PYPL), they’re committed to harnessing the power of their technology and scale to support charities and help people give back to the causes they care about. They are now pleased to share that PayPal Giving Fund is “expanding its partnership with Meta (NASDAQ:META)… Read More

Fintech Klarna Introduces Tools For Shopping Consciously, Focusing on Climate Action

Klarna, the AI powered global payments network and shopping destination, unveiled new tools enabling consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions and take action for the planet, “including a top-up donations feature and expanded CO₂e emissions tracking insights within the Home & Gardens and Jewelry… Read More

FTX Debtors Send Messages to Recipients of “Avoidable” Donations

FTX Trading Ltd. (d.b.a. FTX.com), and its affiliated debtors (together, the “FTX Debtors”), announced the FTX Debtors are “sending confidential messages to political figures, political action funds, and other recipients of contributions or other payments that were made by or at the direction of the… Read More

Open Banking Provider Neonomics Support UNICEF Norway by Introducing Holiday Donation Campaign

Nordic open banking provider, Neonomics, has decided to support UNICEF Norway in order “to make donating this holiday period easier and more secure by harnessing the power of open banking payments.” The holiday period is “the most important time of year for charities, but with… Read More

Pakistan based Fintech ABHI Is Helping to Make Donations to Residents Impacted by Floods

Pakistan-based Fintech ABHI and its clients, employees, users, and investors have reportedly  been making donations using its platform. These funds are meant to support the ongoing flood relief efforts, which is being carried out with assistance from NGOs such as JDC, Al-Khidmat, and Saylani who… Read More

Fintech Adyen Supports Etsy in Reaching 10M Buyer Donations

Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of “choice” for leading businesses, and Etsy, which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced that Adyen has “enabled ten million Etsy buyer donations to the… Read More

PayPoint Introduces Charitable Donation Platform

After the appointment of Jason Levy to lead its Strategic Development and Partnership plans in the charity sector, digital payments provider PayPoint is launching PayPoint Donate. PayPoint Donate brings together a digital solution to offer charities and their supply partners with an integrated platform to… Read More

WeAre8, a Social Platform Where Donations are Made for Watching Ads, Secures £1,556,140 via Crowdcube

WeAre8, a B Corp social platform that enables people to be paid & donations made for watching ads, has acquired 157% (£1,572,140) of its £1,000,000 target from 660 investors (at the time of writing) through its crowdfunding campaign carried out via Crowdcube (with 23 days… Read More

The Giving Block Creates Crypto Donations Fund for Miami Nonprofits

The Giving Block, a Shift4 company, has announced the launch of the “Miami Impact Index Fund”, a fund that enables donors “to give to numerous local nonprofit organizations with a single crypto donation.” The Giving Block claims to be a leader in crypto philanthropy, “making… Read More

The Ukraine Government Creates Website to Raise Money via Crypto Donations, Partners with FTX, Kuna, everstake

In the early days of the Russian invasion, the Ukrainian government, along with other charities and independent media, leveraged cryptocurrency to expedite transfers of money in the form of donations. By accepting crypto, Ukraine benefits from the speed of transfer – instantaneous – and the… Read More

Crypto Donations to Ukraine Now Over $83 Million

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Within a bit more than a week, following the unprovoked invasion by the Russian army, crypto donations to Ukraine have rocketed higher. While funds are being contributed by governments and international agencies, along with more traditional charity paths, crypto has risen to the occasion too… Read More

Visa to Double Match Employee Donations, Up to $1M to UNICEF, Red Cross Ukraine Response Funds

During the past few days, the team at Visa (NYSE: V) has been watching the tragic scenes in Ukraine with “deep sadness and disbelief.” The firm noted that their “hearts go out to the many people and families seeking safety, shelter and peace following the… Read More

More Than $20 Million in Crypto Donated to Ukraine, One Wallet Donated $3 Million

Crypto is shining when it comes to individuals expediting donations to Ukraine. Following Russia’s unprovoked invasion of the country, calls for donations, alongside government aid, have been posted on social media.  As has been tracked by Elliptic,  over $20 million in crypto has been donated… Read More

UK’s Pret Foundation Partners with Contactless Giving Week to Support Cashless Fundraising to Help the Homeless

The Pret Foundation has teamed up with Contactless Giving Week this December in order to raise awareness and support cashless fundraising for their ongoing work towards breaking the cycle of homelessness. Earlier in 2021, more than 40 Pret shops had been fitted with GoodBox contactless… Read More

Open Banking Excellence, Moneyhub Enterprise, Streeva to Offer QR Code Solution so it’s Easier for UK Charities to Take Donations

Over 25% of UK-based charities have seen their income levels decline in 2020 as the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak and related lockdown measures have negatively affected the nation’s businesses and individual consumers. Almost a third of UK organizations are now concerned regarding their future… Read More

Netherlands based Fintech Kinder Aims to Disrupt Complex Nature of Charitable Giving by Offering “Smart” Donation Tools

Amsterdam based Fintech firm Kinder has reportedly secured €500,000 in funding and may be planning to make an official announcement soon, according to Silicon Canals. The Fintech company could have raised more capital, however, some investors may have held back due to the economic challenges… Read More

Mobile Tech Platform Thyngs Joins Forces With Fidel to Increase Gift Aid Donations

Thyngs, a UK-based mobile technology platform, announced on Friday it has joined announced on Friday it was teamed up with card-linking API provider Fidel to allow charities to earn more funding through Gift Aid donations. According to Thyngs, the new partnership is aiming to make… Read More

Payments Service Provider Thyngs and Charities Trust to Help UK Charities Secure Funding, Following Coronavirus Outbreak

Charities in the United Kingdom are currently experiencing major challenges due to the deadly Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Payments services provider Thyngs has partnered with the Charities Trust, in order to introduce a new way to assist the UK’s charities sector with raising funds from people… Read More

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