Bitcoin Beirut fund set up to help explosion victims

A Bitcoin Beirut fund called ‘Crypto Disaster Relief For Beirut Explosion’ is set to bring relief to the victims. The explosion in Beirut has dealt a devastating blow to the country’s economy. Lebanese finances were already frail before the deadly explosion ripped it apart totally. The banking system has suffered massive damages, and people are facing severe challenges to access their funds.

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Expats, locals, internationals or any cryptocurrency owner, if you wish to help Lebanon after the disaster that hit Beirut on the 4th of August, by donating cryptocurrencies: this post is for you!! A cryptocurrency disaster relief donation fund has been set up by Lebanese expats that wish to help in any way possible. If interested visit the following correspondent website www.cryptofundlebanon.com The beneficiary organizations of this crowd funding are: @muwatinlebnene, @embrace_lebanon, @minteshreen and @baytna_baytak. This initiative aims at diversifying the flow of donations coming to Lebanon and at bypassing the corrupt Lebanese conventional financial system: the banks. The crowd funding will help the organizations provide food, shelter and medical assistance for the victims of the explosion. For more information, please contact: @anthonyhayek1 or @sergeanghelopoulos

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Bitcoiners have risen to the challenge and launched the fund in abid to secure aid for the victims.  Efforts of the crypto community have ensured that Lebanese citizens have access to money in such hard times. The fund has been launched by Europe-based Lebanese ex-pats who are concerned about the severe banking crisis that may cripple the economy further.

Bitcoin Beirut relief fund promises much more than relief

The Bitcoin Beirut fund campaign says that the country’s financial system is corrupt to the core. On their Instagram post, they want to emphasize the benefits of using cryptocurrency transactions in order to bypass the conventional banking system, which is plagued by corruption, inefficiency, and technical flaws.

The fund is empowering people on the ground through trusted over-the-counter traders providing much-needed liquidity to the citizenry. Local non-profits, including Baytna Baytak, are being funded by Bitcoin Beirut fund to help the people locate food, shelter, and safety.

Saifedean Ammous, a Palestinian professor, living in Lebanon, is organizing the fundraising for Lebanese Red Cross and Beit el Baraka. his efforts have borne fruit, and he has collected Bitcoins worth several hundreds of dollars. Another non-profit called ‘Kilna Ya3ne Kilna’ is also using the Bitcoin crowdfunding model to disburse humanitarian aid.

Political and financial crisis grips Lebanon

Lebanon is in the midst of a political and economic crisis. Major leaders have resigned following days of violent protests as people blamed political leaders for the endemic corruption. Armed groups have taken over government offices and buildings across the country.

The country’s economic condition was already in ruins before the unfortunate blast. The decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies and Bitcoin Beirut fund makes them an ideal solution in such unfortunate times. The crisis has shown that the crypto industry can manage financial distress better compared to traditional channels.