The Philanthropic Fallout from the Collapse of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried

The Philanthropic Fallout from the Collapse of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried

As the crash of cryptocurrency exchange FTX continues to reverberate, who is being impacted most by the fiasco? And what are the larger implications for billionaire philanthropy?

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A Booming Crypto Platform Makes Its First Foray into Climate Funding. Here’s What It’s Backing So Far

A Booming Crypto Platform Makes Its First Foray into Climate Funding. Here’s What It’s Backing So Far

FTX is one of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, and founder Sam Bankman-Fried is making major commitments to philanthropy. FTX Foundation just took its first steps, offering early insights into his priorities.

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A Young Crypto-Billionaire’s Nascent Approach to Giving: 7 Questions for Sam Bankman-Fried

A Young Crypto-Billionaire’s Nascent Approach to Giving: 7 Questions for Sam Bankman-Fried

This 29-year-old MIT graduate and effective altruist wants to make as much money as possible and give most of it away. We spoke with him about the new FTX Foundation and his thoughts on philanthropy in general.

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Giving “Without Friction or Fraud.” The First Bitcoin Donation Platform Turns Five

Giving “Without Friction or Fraud.” The First Bitcoin Donation Platform Turns Five

As the first bitcoin nonprofit recognized by the U.S. government, BitGive was a first mover in a crypto-philanthropy space that’s been growing fast lately. We explore the platform and check in with founder and Executive Director Connie Gallippi.

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Brave New World: How Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Are Changing Philanthropy

Brave New World: How Cryptocurrencies and the Blockchain Are Changing Philanthropy

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies are showing up more and more in philanthropy. We look at some of the main crypto-giving methods at play, as well as some of the risks involved.

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