Vitalik Buterin said on March 13, 2026 that he is no longer closely aligned with the Future of Life Institute after its strategy shifted following his 2021 SHIB donation. The move raises fresh questions about crypto-funded philanthropy and nonprofit decision-making.
Binance pledged HK$10 million on Nov. 27 to support immediate relief and rebuilding after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades. The exchange says funds will be deployed across the disaster zone as calls grow for transparent, accountable recovery.