The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation has started accepting donations in various cryptocurrencies. The addition of such an option was made possible thanks to its partnership with philanthropic startup The Giving Block.
This is the first healthcare provider in the western Alberta province to provide support for cryptocurrency payments. GRHF CEO Mark Korthuis says the organization is focused on technology and research, so cryptocurrencies seem like a “logical step”:
“The Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital Foundation is focused on research, innovation and technology. Taking advantage of digital currencies seemed like the next logical step for us.”
Korthuis predicts that cryptocurrencies will play a “more important role” in the world.
“Bitcoin is becoming an important source of funding for charities,” said Koleya Karringten, executive director of the Canadian Blockchain Consortium, which helps guide businesses in the use of blockchain technology. Karringten said:
“In the blockchain ecosystem, we have seen how this growing trend is attracting a new generation of donors and tech companies to charitable giving, and it is a big step towards broader Bitcoin adoption in general.”
More and more organizations are eager to accept cryptocurrencies during the growing adoption environment.
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