Emre Yumlu 
Crypto donations for emergency relief efforts will become more accepted in 2025, with the benefits of providing fast and direct aid.
Crypto Donations Surpass $1 Billion in 2024
Crypto donations are expected to exceed $1 billion in 2024, and have gained momentum particularly following the earthquakes in Myanmar and Thailand. Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao donated 1,000 BNB tokens, worth around $600,000, to help with the earthquakes in Thailand and Myanmar. This highlights the growing impact of blockchain-based emergency relief efforts and highlights the advantages cryptocurrencies offer over traditional donation methods.
Following the earthquake, Myanmar and Thailand were rocked by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake, killing 2,719 people in Myanmar and 18 in Thailand. Zhao’s donation highlights the fact that crypto donations are a significant source of aid to the region as the banking system is damaged. Donations are expected to reach $2.5 billion in 2025, driven by the rising value of digital assets and improved crypto regulations.
Donations Play a Growing Role in Emergency Aid: Vitalik Buterin and Anndy Lian Offer Support
As the role of cryptocurrencies in emergency relief efforts grows, blockchain expert Anndy Lian highlighted the advantages of crypto donations in providing rapid and direct aid in emergency situations. “Crypto transactions can happen in minutes, and that provides vital speed,” Lian said. She also emphasized that cryptocurrencies offer the ability to reach aid directly through digital wallets in areas affected by infrastructure issues.
People like Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin are also known for their donations; in October, Buterin donated $180,000 worth of Ether to biotech charity Kanro. Crypto donations are likely to become more accepted in 2025, with more crypto wealth accruing and an improving political climate.
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