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CCFD-Terre Solidaire Enters the Era of Web3 and Launches into Cryptocurrency Fundraising

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1 year ago

December 11, 2024

For over 60 years, CCFD-Terre Solidaire has been acting alongside those who fight daily against all the causes of hunger and who face the injustices of the current development model. Today, the NGO takes a new step by opening its donation collection to cryptocurrencies. This initiative, led in partnership with Vadato, a specialist in association tools, and Coinhouse, a leader in crypto-asset services in France, aligns with the fundamental values of Web3: transparency, inclusion, and equity.

Why cryptocurrencies? Why now?

Climate disruptions, inequalities leading to excessive concentration of wealth, as well as other challenges in today’s world, require tools that go beyond conventions. Cryptocurrencies have a unique potential to mobilize new communities, particularly those attracted by the radical transparency of blockchain and the ideals of a more equitable economy. With this project, CCFD-Terre Solidaire opens itself to Web3 actors to collectively build solutions that address current and future economic and social challenges.

A pioneer of financial and social revolutions, CCFD-Terre Solidaire is innovating again by becoming one of the first French NGOs to offer a cryptocurrency collection solution compliant with regulations. One step closer to solidarity rooted in the future.
Marie-Hélène Vouilloux, Innovation Officer at CCFD-Terre Solidaire

A mission driven by universal values

Since its creation in 1961, CCFD-Terre Solidaire has never shied away from challenges. The NGO operates on the ground, hand in hand with over 400 partner organizations in 60 countries. Its approach? Support projects led by the populations themselves, for sustainable solutions adapted to each context.

Four battles for a fairer world

A central pillar of its commitment, food sovereignty relies on peasant and solidarity agroecology, which preserves natural resources and strengthens short circuits. The NGO supports peasant communities, responsible for 80% of global food production, but among the most affected by hunger. Convinced that migration is a wealth and that peace relies on justice and dialogue, CCFD-Terre Solidaire acts for inclusive and solidarity-based societies. Finally, the organization places economic justice at the heart of its fight against the impunity of multinationals and promotes an economic system that respects human rights. CCFD-Terre Solidaire advocates for fair international taxation, the cancellation of unsustainable debts of southern countries, and a global governance that holds large companies accountable. A pioneer of solidarity savings in France, CCFD-Terre Solidaire has been implementing solidarity financial investment products for the common good for 40 years: Common Investment Funds, savings accounts, micro-donations…

When Web3 meets the values of solidarity

Web3 is not just about technology: it is a vision. A vision where transparency, fairness, and individual autonomy, through decentralization, redefine the rules of the game. CCFD-Terre Solidaire has shared these ideals since its inception and resonates them with its own battles.

By choosing to accept cryptocurrencies, the NGO does not impose a change, but proposes a bridge. It invites the crypto community to actively participate in concrete projects, which bear sustainable transformation for the most vulnerable. You are invited to show that the virtual and immaterial value of crypto-assets can translate into concrete results and a force for change.

Vadato and Coinhouse: partners serving a global cause

To meet this challenge, CCFD-Terre Solidaire has surrounded itself with two essential players:

Vadato, which has developed a custom technical solution, allowing the integration of a cryptocurrency collection, and supports multiple other aspects of philanthropic activities thanks to its tools and techniques;
Coinhouse, recognized for its expertise and its registration with the AMF, which guarantees the security and compliance of transactions.

Our mission is simple: to make donations accessible and secure for all. Whether you are a regular donor or an active member of the Web3 community, our technology is here to facilitate engagement.
Damien Chalret du Rieu, CEO of Vadato

We believe in a Web3 that transcends the boundaries of innovation to serve causes that matter. This collaboration is proof that blockchain can have a real impact, here and now.
Nicolas Louvet, CEO of Coinhouse

A call to those who want to take action

This initiative is much more than a simple collection: it is an invitation to be part of a movement. Each donation directly contributes to projects that change lives, but it is not just about financial support. It is about bringing your voice, your ideas, and your support to a global mission.

For example, in 2009, CCFD-Terre Solidaire produced an exclusive report on financial diversions carried out by several heads of state around the world. This was followed by 10 years of intense legal battles that resulted, in 2017, in multiple convictions, including the total confiscation of “ill-gotten” goods and the restitution of more than 150 million euros to the dispossessed peoples. In March 2017, France adopted an unprecedented law on the duty of vigilance of companies and became a pioneer in the fight against the impunity of multinationals. This law is the result of a long struggle led by CCFD-Terre Solidaire with civil society and committed politicians. This text marks a historic advancement towards the respect of human and environmental rights by multinational companies.

Join the CCFD-Terre Solidaire Telegram, follow the evolution of projects dedicated to Web3 and discover how your donations, even modest ones, can become a driving force to transform unjust systems.

We believe in a future where economic justice is not a distant ideal, but a concrete reality. With your help, we can build it together.
Marie-Hélène Vouilloux

Now is the time to act. Join us! t.me/ccfd_tsolidaire

More info: https://ccfd-terresolidaire.org/donner-en-cryptomonnaies/

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Debate Brews Over Crypto Kiosks As Lawmakers Consider Potential Ban

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11 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Debate Brews Over Crypto Kiosks As Lawmakers Consider Potential Ban

Lawmakers Consider Crypto ATM Ban as Scam Losses Rise — Including in Central Minnesota

Minnesota lawmakers are considering banning cryptocurrency kiosks as scam losses continue to rise across the state—including in Central Minnesota.

There are currently about 350 crypto kiosks operating statewide, located in places like gas stations, convenience stores, and grocery stores. These machines allow users to deposit cash and convert it into cryptocurrency, which can then be sent electronically.

Law enforcement officials say scammers are increasingly directing victims to use these kiosks because once the money is sent, it is extremely difficult—if not impossible—to recover.

Police say scams often begin with a phone call, text, or online message. In many cases, scammers pose as government officials, tech support workers, or even romantic partners. Victims are eventually told to withdraw cash and deposit it into a crypto kiosk to “protect” their money or resolve a supposed emergency.

Central Minnesota has seen similar cases. Because St. Cloud serves as a regional hub for shopping and services, crypto kiosks are available locally, giving scammers access points to target area residents.

Some say kiosks also serve legitimate users

Despite the concerns, crypto kiosks do offer legitimate benefits. They allow people to purchase cryptocurrency quickly using cash, without needing a traditional bank account, credit card, or online exchange. Supporters say this can make cryptocurrency more accessible, especially for people who prefer cash transactions or have limited access to banking services.

Crypto kiosks can also be used to send money quickly, including international transfers, without relying on traditional wire services. Some users view them as a convenient way to invest in cryptocurrency or move money electronically without going through a bank.

Companies that operate the machines say the vast majority of transactions are legitimate and that kiosks include warnings about scams. They argue the focus should be on stopping scammers, not banning the machines entirely.

Lawmakers weighing next steps

Supporters of the proposed ban say removing the kiosks could help prevent fraud and protect vulnerable residents, particularly older adults. Law enforcement officials told lawmakers that crypto kiosk scams have resulted in significant financial losses statewide.

Minnesota passed regulations in 2024 requiring some safeguards, including limits on deposits for new users and refund requirements in certain fraud cases. But officials say scammers have continued to adapt.

The bill remains under consideration at the Capitol.

In the meantime, authorities urge Central Minnesota residents to be cautious. Officials emphasize that legitimate government agencies, law enforcement, and businesses will never ask someone to deposit cash into a cryptocurrency kiosk.

As cryptocurrency becomes more common, lawmakers are now weighing whether the risks to consumers outweigh the convenience and accessibility these machines provide.

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Cryptocurrency Investment Fraud: Bizman loses Rs 2.6 cr to crypto, investment fraud | Hyderabad News – The Times of India

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23 hours ago

February 26, 2026

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Hyderabad: A 69-year-old businessman from Somajiguda lost 2.65 crore allegedly in a cryptocurrency and stock investment fraud. Based on his complaint, Hyderabad Cyber Crime police have registered a case.The complainant was first contacted by a fraudster posing as Ramya Krishnan on Aug 30, 2025 through Facebook. She persuaded the victim to invest in a cryptocurrency and stock trading platform, Polyus Finance PFP Gold, hosted at the domain pfpgoldfx.vip, promising high returns to finance his proposed resort and apparel ventures.Fraudsters provided the victim a contact number for daily communication and sent screenshots showing notional profits credited in his wallet in USDT cryptocurrency. To build trust, the fraudster even allowed the victim a token withdrawal of 4,300 on Sept 12, 2025.Encouraged, the victim transferred over 2.65 crore in 10 transactions between Sept 10 and Dec 39, 2025 to various current accounts provided by the accused.When he attempted to withdraw his ‘earnings’, the accused demanded an additional 15% conversion commission. After he refused, the website became inaccessible and calls to the fraudsters went unanswered.Realising that he was duped, the victim filed an online report on the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal (NCRP) before approaching the Cyber Crime police on Feb 25.Based on his complaint, a case was registered under Sections 66C and 66D of the Information Technology Act and Sections 111(2)(b) (Organised crime), 318(4) (Cheating), 319(2) (Cheating by personation), 336(3) (Forgery for purpose of cheating), 338 (Forgery of valuable security, will, etc.) and 340(2) (Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita on Wednesday. Police were analysing financial transactions to identify and arrest the accused.

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Terror groups receive $1.7b. from Iran through Binance | The Jerusalem Post

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1 day ago

February 26, 2026

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Terror groups receive .7b. from Iran through Binance | The Jerusalem Post

Iranians were able to access more than 1,500 Binance accounts last year, and $1.7 billion was transferred from two of them to terrorist proxies, The New York Times reported Monday.

That was a potential violation of global sanctions, the report said, citing company records and documents collected by internal investigators.

The cryptocurrency exchange site reportedly fired or suspended at least four employees cited in the internal investigation. The company blamed “violations of company protocol” relating to its clients’ data, the Times reported.

The report came days after The Jerusalem Post spoke with experts from blockchain intelligence platform NOMINIS.io about how the Iranian regime was evading Western sanctions through cryptocurrencies.

The regime maintains a steady income using cryptocurrency through oil sales to Russia and China, NOMINIS CEO Snir Levi said at the time.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to failing to implement a program to prevent money laundering, arrives for his sentencing in federal district court in Seattle, Washington. (credit: REUTERS/Deborah Bloom)

Regarding the latest scandal, he told the Post this week: “The latest allegations about Binance come months after the lawsuit by the victims’ families of October 7 – the ongoing Balva [versus] Binance case.

The majority of the allegations can be easily confirmed by on-chain data. There are thousands of cases where money has been sent and received to and from wallets that have clear connections to Iran.”

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao is being sued by the families of American victims and hostages of the October 7 massacre. He has been accused of knowingly enabling Hamas, Hezbollah, Palestinian Islamic Jihad, and Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps to transfer more than $1b. through its platform, including more than $50 million after the October 7 massacre.

Zhao pleaded guilty to anti-money-laundering violations in connection with Binance in 2023. US President Donald Trump pardoned him last October.

“They say what he did was not even a crime,” Trump told reporters last October. “It wasn’t a crime. That he was persecuted by the Biden administration, and so I gave him a pardon at the request of a lot of very good people.”

Binance representative Rachel Conlan said the accounts linked to the $1.7b. in Iranian transactions have been removed and the relevant authorities were informed.

“Any suggestion that Binance knowingly allowed sanctionable activity to continue unchecked is incorrect and defamatory,” she said, despite Zhao’s earlier admission of anti-money-laundering violations.

More than half a dozen compliance officials have left Binance, including a sanctions manager and the leader of the enterprise compliance team, over the past few months, the Times reported.

“No investigator was dismissed for raising compliance concerns or for reporting potential sanctions issues,” Conlan said in a statement to The Guardian.

Democrat senator opens inquiry into cryptocurrency company

While Conlan insisted there was no wrongdoing, US Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Connecticut) opened an inquiry into Binance on Tuesday, seeking records of the company’s dealings in Hong Kong , where funds have previously been transferred in a network against sanctions.

“Binance appears to have ignored warnings and recommendations to prevent Iranian money-laundering schemes on its cryptocurrency exchange,” Blumenthal wrote in a letter to Binance co-chief executive Richard Teng.

“According to documents obtained by the Times and the Journal, Binance was even warned that Hexa Whale was financing terrorist organizations such as the Yemeni Houthis, and internal investigators found cryptocurrency transfers to wallets associated with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps and payments to crew members of Russia’s sanctions-evading shadow fleet of oil tankers,” he wrote.

“Instead of actually preventing illicit use, Binance has sought to evade accountability and influence the White House through lobbying and a financial partnership with World Liberty Financial (WLFI), the cryptocurrency firm owned by the sons of President Trump and his special envoy Steve Witkoff… This influence campaign has worked: In May 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced that it was dismissing a lawsuit against Binance for lying to regulators and mishandling funds, followed in October by the stunning Presidential pardon of founder Changpeng Zhao.”

“The scale of the newly revealed illicit transfers – uncaught until nearly $2 billion flowed to sanctioned entities – and the unexplained firing of internal investigators call into question Binance’s compliance with American sanctions and banking laws, and its 2023 agreement to resolve the previous federal investigation,” Blumenthal wrote.