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Crypto has changed how people think about ownership, value transfer, and financial autonomy. It is also changing how people approach philanthropy. For many donors – especially those holding appreciated crypto – donor-advised funds (DAFs) have emerged as one of the most flexible and powerful tools for charitable giving. This article explains what DAFs are, how they work, and why they are particularly well suited for crypto-based philanthropy. What is a donor-advised fund? A donor-advised fund is a charitable giving account administered by a registered nonprofit sponsor. When you contribute assets to a DAF: You make an irrevocable charitable contribution You…

Bitcoin ETF headlines have turned into a scoreboard with “record inflows,” “largest outflows ever,” and “institutions dumping.” The problem is that most stories isolate a single day or a single fund.Without context on cumulative flows, fund cohorts, and custody plumbing, they say very little about how much spot Bitcoin is actually changing hands, or what institutions are really doing.Take the latest wobble. U.S.-traded spot Bitcoin ETFs saw about $175 million in net outflows on Dec. 24, capping five straight negative sessions.It looks grim, but zooming out shows that the complex still holds roughly $113.8 billion in assets and has cumulative…

When Donald Trump won a second term as US president a year ago, members of violent militias and far-right extremist groups who had spent years boosting the lie that the 2020 election was rigged were ready to assist the president with delivering on one of his main campaign promises: mass deportations.“I’m willing to help,” Richard Mack, a former sheriff who founded the far-right Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, told WIRED at the time, claiming he was in touch with Tom Homan, the man Trump installed as his “border czar.” Tim Foley, head of the Arizona Border Recon, which describes…

by BLACK ENTERPRISE Editors December 25, 2025 The ordeal began in early 2025 when Smith, a 30-year-old nurse who was nine weeks pregnant, suffered a severe medical emergency. A Georgia father has been awarded sole legal and physical custody of his infant son following a months-long legal battle that began after the tragic death of the child’s mother. The case, which concluded in DeKalb County Superior Court this month, has prompted calls for legislative change to address what attorneys describe as a dangerous gap in state law regarding the rights of unmarried parents. Adrian Harden was granted final custody of…

24 Dec Bitfinex Securities 2025 Year in Review: Expanding Access to Global Capital Markets Posted at 10:19h in Bitfinex Securities by Maria Lobusova In 2025, Bitfinex Securities advanced its mission to democratise access to high-quality financial investments through regulated tokenisation.  While many other platforms have talked up the potential of tokenising stocks or unlisted equity, our focus has been on helping issuers who do not traditionally have access to capital markets raise money; and to help investors find opportunities that are not generally available to them.This year, total assets on the platform grew to $250 million and now cover a…

Flare Network has rolled out a new yield-focused product in collaboration with Upshift and Clearstar that offers XRP holders a way to earn returns without selling their XRP holdings. XRP’s price action has been bearish in recent weeks, and that calm has carried into the past trading sessions. The cryptocurrency is trading around $1.87, after staying confined between roughly $1.83 on the downside and $1.88 on the upside in the latest session.  This subdued price behavior has preoccupied recent discussions, but development around its ecosystem has continued quietly in the background.  Flare Launches New XRP Product Flare Network has officially…

As Future Perfect has in past years, we’re spending this holiday season rounding up our most-read stories of 2025 — a quick way to see what landed with you when you had the whole internet to choose from.Looking over the list, two themes dominated. One is intensely everyday: what we eat and drink, what we do with our minds, and what’s happening to our bodies. The other is big-picture: the growing power of the tech industry, and the risks that come with being clever primates with CRISPR.If there’s a throughline to the stories below, it’s skepticism cut with curiosity. You’ll…

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Key Takeaways As AI adoption accelerates, leaders are increasingly testing where technology fits—and where it may be overextended — in managing people and performance. The article explores the tension between efficiency gains and the human elements of leadership that technology can support but not replace. When the AI boom began, many leaders felt the rush. Tasks that once took hours suddenly took minutes. Hiring pipelines felt manageable again. Content became easier to produce. Naturally, leaders started asking, If AI can do all this, what else can we hand off? That question is…

Shopping online is convenient, but it comes with risks — from card fraud to unwanted subscription renewals. A virtual debit card gives you a safer way to pay, without exposing your physical card details. With Wirex Virtual Cards, you can shop online, manage subscriptions, and protect your money with advanced security features. This guide explains what virtual cards are, why Wirex offers a smarter solution for digital payments, and how to use them safely.  What Is a Virtual Card? A virtual card is a digital version of a physical debit or credit card. It has: A unique card number An expiry date A CVV code …just like…

The 2025 financial reports recently positioned the crypto industry as the sector with the most significant deals, totaling approximately $8.6 billion. This substantial achievement has been attributed to US President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance, which has improved investor confidence in the sector and promoted mergers and acquisitions centered on the crypto ecosystem. The news followed a financial analysis conducted by Pitchbook, revealing that a total of 267 deals had been struck in the crypto industry as of December 23. This record marked a considerable 18% rise from 2024. The total deal value of  $8.6 billion demonstrated an increase of approximately 300% compared…