Giving back during the holidays is a wonderful time of year. With the advent of cryptocurrency, there are even more options for charities. Giving Tuesday 2021 (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) was an example of this. Over $2.4 Million raised in cryptoThe Giving Block, a non-profit fundraising platform.

Some in the crypto industry are optimistic that the number of crypto donations will continue to rise as crypto philanthropy emerges as a new sector within the cryptocurrency economy. Alex Wilson, the co-founder and CEO of The Giving Block said that The Giving Block raised approximately $4 million last year in cryptocurrency donations. He also stated that over $100 million will be likely to be received this year.