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joewaltman
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Comment #18115429
This is probably the best report on the cash vs. in-kind question - https://www.odi.org/publications/10505-cash-transfers-what-d...
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Comment #18115222
I have been surprised by the technical fluency and sophistication of refugees. And, I appreciate sarcasm as much as anybody. :)
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Comment #18115202
While I agree that there are a number of challenges around actually utilizing crypto in places like this, you must also agree that some of crypto's unique characteristics are actua…
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I agree that fiat currency would be more useful if the recipient lives in a place with a functional financial system and/or a competent government. However, in places where money i…
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Ask HN: How to give cryptocurrency to people in need?
My name is Joe Waltman and I a recently started working with GiveCrypto.org ( https://www.givecrypto.org/ ), a non-profit that was started by Brian Armstrong. I somewhat stumbled i…
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I agree that fiat currency would be more useful if the recipient lives in a place with a functional financial system and/or a competent government. However, in places where money i…
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Ask HN: How to give cryptocurrency to people in need
My name is Joe Waltman and I a recently started working with GiveCrypto.org. I somewhat stumbled into this job after my previous company (VetPronto) went out of business. I am far …
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Protesting Trump's taxes by not paying yours?
Wondering what would happen if a significant number (10s of millions) of Americans refused to pay (and/or file) their federal taxes until Trump released his historical tax records?…
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