Oprah and The Rock Accept Bitcoin Donations For Maui Fire Victims – Here’s the Latest
The People’s Fund of Maui, a charity organization rolled out by celebrities Oprah Winfrey and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson to aid victims of wildfires in Maui accepts Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies.
The fund launched to provide direct financial support to the community has seen the crypto community participate in multiple relief efforts.
According to The Rock, 100% of funds raised will go directly to displaced community members while calling for more support for the people.
“Every adult resident who lives in the affected area and was displaced by the wildfires in Lahaina and Kula is eligible to receive $1200 per month to help them through this period of recovery.”
In line with The Rock, Oprah added that the move will help people return to normalcy after wildfires displaced thousands from their homes. She also assured that 100% of the funds will go directly to the victims.
“People being able to have their own agency, being able to make decisions for themselves about what they need and what their family needs … that is our goal.”
The People’s Fund accepts virtual currency donations alongside fiat. The platform’s website reveals that relief can be donated in Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Polygon (MATIC), and stablecoins.
Last month, wildfires hit Maui, a Hawaiian island causing massive damage to lives and property in the region. So far, the tragedy has spanned 2,500 acres with over a hundred confirmed deaths.
In recent years, digital asset foundations have been at the center of charitable works in several countries. Apart from industry-based foundations, traditional charities have included crypto as part of payment options for global adoption ramp-up.
The Giving Block also contributed to crypto donation
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