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Human Rights Foundation
Bitcoin Pioneer Hal Finney Posthumously Wins New Award Named for Him
The Human Rights Foundation has set aside 33 bitcoin to honor individuals who contribute to Bitcoin's advancement.
What's Next For Bitcoin After Core Developer Marco Falke Plans to Step Down
Alex Gladstein, Chief Strategy Officer at the Human Rights Foundation, discusses his reactions to Bitcoin Core developer Marco Falke stepping down from his maintainer role this summer. Plus, his take on the U.K. Court of Appeal ruling earlier this month that a claim by Craig Wright's Tulip Trading against 16 Bitcoin developers should go to trial in London.
Iranian Security Forces Arrested Bitcoin Advocate Ziya Sadr, Sources Say
Ziya Sadr, an Iranian Bitcoin advocate, was arrested by Iranian security forces last month, according to multiple sources. Human Rights Foundation Chief Strategy Officer Alex Gladstein discusses Sadr's case and why this is a continuing story to watch.
Gary Kasparov: The Only Way to Support Activists Is Crypto
Chessmaster and Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation Gary Kasparov discusses crypto's use case for human rights activism in Belarus, Venezuela, Africa and more.
Crypto's One Unassailable Use Case: Helping Human Rights Activists
The Oslo Freedom Forum was heavy on bitcoin and stablecoin discussions, underscoring that this technology is a tool for political dissidents, not just a get-rich-quick scheme.
Book Excerpt: 3 Stories of Bitcoin Changing Lives Outside the 'Dollar Bubble'
Alex Gladstein describes how Bitcoin offered entrepreneurs in Nigeria, Sudan and Ethiopia a much-needed, financial resource for helping their families and communities throughout their countries.
Bitcoin as an Economic Lifeline Amid Russia-Ukraine War
Human Rights Foundation’s Alex Gladstein explains the crucial role of cryptocurrency in the Ukraine war as displaced Ukrainians turn to digital assets for storage of funds.
Bitcoin for Fairness Foundation Receives 0.5 BTC Grant
Anita Posch, founder of the Bitcoin for Fairness Association, discusses the recent 0.5 BTC grant her organization received from the Human Rights Foundation. Posch explains their ambitions to raise awareness of bitcoin use practices throughout the global south to bring underserved communities into the global financial system and the socio-economic benefits of cryptocurrency.
Human Rights Foundation, Compass Mining Give $80K to Sponsor Bitcoin Developer
Developer Jon Atack will continue to be able to support the code undergirding the Bitcoin network.