Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao donated over half a million dollars worth of crypto to the earthquake disaster relief effort in Thailand and Myanmar, in another testament to the growing utility of blockchain-based emergency charity efforts.
Zhao donated 1,000 BNB (BNB) tokens worth almost $600,000 to the disaster relief funds for the region on March 3, blockchain data shows.
Zhao donates 1,000 BNB. Source: BscScan
“Sent 1000 BNB for the donation for Myanmar and Thailand,” wrote Zhao in an April 3 X post.
The crypto donation comes after Thailand and Myanmar were hit by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake on March 28, causing severe damage to buildings and widespread flooding.
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At least 2,719 people have been confirmed dead in Myanmar and 18 in Thailand, with