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Charities take digital money now – and the risks that go with it

  • Written by Philip Hackney, Associate Professor of Law, University of Pittsburgh
Charities take digital money now – and the risks that go with itThe value of bitcoin gifts is subject to swift changes.Natali_ Mis/Shutterstock.com

Many large charities, despite being entrusted with accepting and managing funds that benefit the public, are accepting bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies – volatile forms of digital money – as donations.

Take, for example, the Silicon Valley Community...

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