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Binance’s CZ Pledges to Donate 500 BNB Each to Thailand and Myanmar After Earthquake https://cryptonews.com/news/binances-cz-pledges-to-donate-500-bnb-each-to-thailand-and-myanmar-after-earthquake/

Binance's CZ Pledges to Donate 500 BNB Each to Thailand and Myanmar After Earthquake

Binance co-founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao has pledged to donate 500 BNB, valued at approximately $605, to both Thailand and Myanmar in response to the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake that struck the region on March 28. The quake caused widespread flooding and extensive damage to infrastructure, particularly in Myanmar, where the epicenter was located roughly 10 miles from Mandalay.

In a post on X, Zhao expressed concern for those affected and said the donations would be distributed through Binance and Binance Thailand. He also noted that if a reliable third-party on-chain donation platform is not identified, Binance will directly handle the distribution of the disaster relief funds.

According to The Guardian, the earthquake has already claimed at least 144 lives, with over 700 others injured. Rescue teams in both countries are working to recover those still trapped beneath the rubble, and the death toll is expected to rise. Myanmar's military leader, Min Aung Hlaing, has publicly appealed for international assistance to aid in the relief efforts.

The use of cryptocurrency in humanitarian aid has gained traction due to its speed, transparency, and ability to bypass traditional banking infrastructure. In previous disasters, such as the 2023 earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, and the Maui wildfires, crypto-based platforms like The Giving Block helped raise millions of dollars for relief.

CZ's Charity Backfires (in a Good Way) earlier this month, when he pledged 150 BNB (around $100,000) to help victims of the now-defunct LIBRA meme coin, only to end up receiving more crypto than he gave.