Cryptocurrencies effect on global charities study launched

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Precis -"A new research collaboration to investigate the effect of cryptocurrencies on the global charitable sector will examine the opportunities and challenges of using and converting cryptocurrency within developing economies....Its aim is to use the research to develop a ‘better, more cohesive approach’ to leveraging cryptocurrency for charitable giving. The research project will examine BitGive’s blockchain-based platform GiveTrack’s past implementations in Indonesia, India, and Kenya to investigate the feasibility, utility, and acceptance of cryptocurrency in these regions...."

Period24 May 2018

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  • TitleCryptocurrencies effect on global charities study launched
    Media name/outletCharity Digital News
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date24/05/18
    DescriptionPrecis -"A new research collaboration to investigate the effect of cryptocurrencies on the global charitable sector will examine the opportunities and challenges of using and converting cryptocurrency within developing economies....Its aim is to use the research to develop a ‘better, more cohesive approach’ to leveraging cryptocurrency for charitable giving. The research project will examine BitGive’s blockchain-based platform GiveTrack’s past implementations in Indonesia, India, and Kenya to investigate the feasibility, utility, and acceptance of cryptocurrency in these regions...."
    Producer/AuthorJames Hayes
    PersonsClaudia Pagliari, Connie Gallippi, Jay Evans