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Protesters Turn to Crypto Fundraising After GoFundMe Bans Campaign

Activists are shifting their fundraising efforts to cryptocurrency platforms after GoFundMe removes their campaign. This migration highlights the growing role of decentralized finance in supporting free speech.

Christian Crowdfunding Site GiveSendGo Faces Backlash Over Extremist Fundraising

GiveSendGo operates as a Christian alternative to GoFundMe with minimal content moderation, but draws heavy criticism for hosting fundraisers for far-right extremists and accused criminals.

GoFundMe Halts Millions in Funding for Ottawa Vaccine Mandate Protest

GoFundMe pauses the release of over $10 million raised for the truck convoy protesting vaccine mandates in Ottawa. The platform cites violations of its terms of service regarding violence and harassment.

Canadian Truckers Turn to Bitcoin After GoFundMe Blocks $9 Million Fundraiser

Canadian truckers protesting vaccine mandates raise over $540,000 in Bitcoin after GoFundMe seizes their $9 million campaign. Despite switching to a crypto-powered platform, the protesters still face potential censorship and a growing local backlash.

Canadian Truckers Raise $542K in Bitcoin After GoFundme Shuts Down Campaign

Following GoFundme's decision to shut down the Freedom Convoy's $9 million fundraiser, crypto advocates raise over $542,000 in bitcoin to support the protesting Canadian truckers. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau publicly demands an end to the ten-day demonstration in Ottawa.

Cryptocurrency Fills Funding Gap After Traditional Banks Freeze Convoy Accounts

As traditional banks and crowdfunding sites freeze millions in donations for the freedom convoy protests, cryptocurrency wallets continue to facilitate funding. Decentralized crypto platforms bypass government systems and financial institutions, making them difficult to regulate or shut down.

GoFundMe Seizes $10 Million From Canadian Trucker Protest

GoFundMe shuts down the Freedom Convoy fundraiser and blocks the release of $10 million, citing violations against violence and harassment. Donors have two weeks to request a refund before remaining funds go to approved charities.

Canadian Court Blocks Trucker Protesters From Accessing Millions in Donations

A Canadian judge issues an order preventing organizers of the trucker convoy from accessing funds raised through the GiveSendGo platform. This legal action follows a previous ban by GoFundMe and comes as the protests continue to disrupt border crossings and supply chains.

Canadian Truckers Turn to Bitcoin After GoFundMe Freezes Millions

After GoFundMe freezes $8 million in donations for the Canadian trucker convoy, a group of Bitcoin advocates steps in to provide a censorship-resistant funding alternative. The crypto crowdfunding campaign quickly gains traction among major digital currency supporters.