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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Anthony Cuthbertson

SHOCKING: Tonga receives hundreds of bitcoin donations after volcano devastation - What They Never Told You

NOAA/SSEC/CIMSS via REUTERS

Hundreds of bitcoin donations have been made to a Tonga relief fund set up to aid recovery efforts following a devastating volcanic eruption.

Set up by Tongan politician and crypto advocate Lord Fusitu’a, the BTC wallet received more than $40,000 through 250 separate donations within three days of going live.

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