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Wikipedia no longer accepts cryptocurrency donations
The Wikimedia Foundation held a vote, with the outcome being that it will stop accepting cryptocurrency donations as of May 1.
The Wikimedia Foundation, which owns and operates Wikipedia, announced that it will no longer accept cryptocurrency as a form of donation payment effective Sunday, May 1. The firm made the decision to discontinue accepting the payment method based on feedback it received from the community. The community also put it to a vote, with each stating their reasons for and against cryptocurrency. The Wikimedia Foundation, also announced closure of its BitPay account. This action will make it impossible for the organization to accept cryptocurrency going forward.