"Using Bitcoin to Save Hungry Children" - The World Food Programme Launches "Crypto Assets Donation": Accepting BTC, ETH, USDC, and other 80 types of Crypto Assets.

WFP USA announced on April 8 that it would begin accepting assistance from more than 80 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), listing four major advantages. (Synopsis: Satoshi Nakamoto created the immortal economy!) Interview with Michael Saylor: Destroying bitcoin private keys after death is an ultimate decentralized charity) (Background supplement: from infrastructure to capital operation: the general environment of the cryptocurrency ecology has really changed) The United States branch of the World Food Program (WFP USA), a subsidiary of the United Nations, announced on April 8 that it will begin accepting bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), USDC stablecoins, and others Donations from more than 80 cryptocurrencies, including ApeCoin, BONK, and Dogecoin, aim to raise $25 million through its Emergency Hunger Relief Fund to help target 58 million marginalized people facing chronic hunger. Innovative technology to fight hunger WFP USA was founded in 1995 and operates as an independent agency despite its close relationship with the UN Food Programme. In recent years, the Trump administration has ended emergency food aid to 14 impoverished countries, including Afghanistan, Syria and Yemen, which have faced serious hunger challenges. In this context, Dorota Amin, head of philanthropy and partnerships at WFP USA, said that WFP USA must adapt, and cryptocurrencies provide a powerful and effective avenue for the organization. On the one hand, this is an improvement in the channels for donations, and on the other hand, it also allows the institution to reach out to a new generation of philanthropists: in the face of record-breaking demand and dwindling resources, we must do more than just ask for something, we also need to adapt to something. Cryptocurrencies provide a powerful avenue for donors to make an impact. Traditional aid systems are under enormous pressure. Adopting new technologies such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies is not only an option, but a necessity. By opening our doors to crypto donors, we are tapping into a growing group of mission-driven individuals eager to create change. Benefits of Cryptocurrency Donations For the benefits of cryptocurrency donations, WFP USA also states: Reduced transaction fees (compared to credit card processing): Savings in processing fees ensure that more donations go directly to those in need. Tax benefits: Include benefits such as possible exemption from capital gains tax. Speed: Transaction processing time takes minutes, not days. Transparency: WFP has been applying blockchain technology for years to its "Building Blocks" initiative, which provides assistance directly to refugees through digital wallets, which will not only reduce transaction costs by up to 98%, but also greatly reduce the risk of fraud and eliminate reliance on local banks. How can I donate? According to the official instructions, if there are users who want to donate cryptocurrency to WFP USA, they can go to the official website of WFP USA, click the donation button, and fill in the information as required, and there is no amount limit. Blockchain Technology and the Future of Cryptocurrency Assistance Cryptocurrencies are emerging as a new funding tool for nonprofits around the world, with advantages such as fast fund processing, low transaction costs, and high transparency, all of which open up new possibilities for charities like WFP USA. For a long time, philanthropy often encountered a pain point is not transparent enough, how to use blockchain technology to improve this problem in the future is a development direction worthy of good attention, we are also happy to see the continuous blockchain technology in all fields. Related reports China's famous philanthropist Qian Fenglei raises $100 million to build a Web3 ecosystem FO-X crypto shame? Just hype and don't do real things, where is the future value of cryptocurrencies V God dumped 85,000 ETH in 3 years! Vitalik shouts "never profitable": Fully funded Web3 and charity "Save hungry children with Bitcoin" WFP launches "cryptocurrency donation": BTC, ETH, USDC is accepted. and other 80 cryptocurrencies" This article was first published in BlockTempo's "Dynamic Trend - The Most Influential Blockchain News Media".