Global holiday charity event using Bitcoin donations
Bitcoin community organizes a worldwide holiday charity initiative, collecting BTC donations for various causes.
On December 23, 2018, the Bitcoin community coordinated a global holiday charity event, mobilizing participants across North America, Europe, and Asia to donate BTC to charitable organizations. Platforms such as BitGive, The Water Project, and UNICEF’s cryptocurrency initiatives were highlighted as recipients, enabling donations for clean water, disaster relief, and humanitarian aid.
Social media campaigns leveraged Twitter hashtags #BitcoinGiving and #CryptoHoliday, with influencers like Andreas Antonopoulos, Peter McCormack, and Elizabeth Stark sharing guidance on secure Bitcoin donations. Local Bitcoin Meetups in cities including New York, London, Berlin, Singapore, and Buenos Aires hosted educational sessions to ensure participants could safely transfer funds using wallets and, in some cases, Lightning Network channels.
Crypto media outlets including CoinDesk, Bitcoin Magazine, and The Block reported on the event, emphasizing the real-world impact of cryptocurrency and its growing role in philanthropic efforts, while also highlighting community engagement and educational outcomes achieved during the campaign.