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Key Notes The humanitarian organization partners with Fortris to maintain bitcoin holdings rather than converting immediately to fiat currency. Blockchain-based payment pilots include digital wallets and stablecoin distributions aimed at reducing cross-border transfer delays. Since accepting its first bitcoin donation in 2013, the NGO has raised nearly $8 million in cryptocurrency across 100+ countries. The international NGO, Save the Children, has introduced a Bitcoin Fund designed to hold bitcoin BTC $91 402 24h volatility: 2.4% Market cap: $1.82 T Vol. 24h: $50.80 B donations for multiple years, test blockchain-based payment tools, and speed up how money reaches families in crises where traditional finance fails. The announcement was made on December 11. Built in partnership with digital asset firm Fortris, the fund departs from the usual practice of converting crypto donations to fiat instantly. Instead, it allows the charity to time conversions and use BTC directly within pilot programs, according to their blog. How the Bitcoin Fund Will Operate The fund is pitched as a “bitcoin-powered humanitarian solution” aimed at cutting delays common in cross-border aid transfers and enabling new models such as digital wallets, vouchers, and stablecoin distributions. The NGO has time to test operational uses of bitcoin beyond fundraising. A collaboration with Fedi in 2024 began piloting community wallets and low-fee bitcoin transfers as part of cash assistance programs, aiming to give participants more control over how they receive and spend aid. The new Bitcoin Fund is expected to connect with such pilots and could later be used in domestic emergencies, such as US hurricanes or wildfires, to move value to families faster than traditional banking channels. Save the Children Has a Long History With Bitcoin This latest step follows a long track record with crypto. Save the Children US accepted its first bitcoin donation in 2013 during the…

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