Bitwise Allocates $233K from Bitcoin ETF to Support Open-Source Development
- Bitwise donated $233,000 to three organizations supporting Bitcoin development.
- The donation was funded by profits from Bitwise’s Bitcoin ETF, BITB, which manages over $2.7 billion in assets.
- Recipient organizations include Brink, OpenSats, and the Human Rights Foundation’s Bitcoin Development Fund.
- This marks Bitwise’s second annual contribution to these groups, following a $150,000 donation in the previous year.
- Ethereum developers also received donations last year from Bitwise’s ETH ETF profits.
- The asset management firm had $15 billion in assets under management at the start of the year.
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Bitwise has demonstrated its commitment to supporting open-source development within the cryptocurrency space through its annual donations funded by its successful ETFs. By contributing to organizations like Brink and OpenSats, Bitwise aims to bolster those who maintain and enhance the Bitcoin network. This initiative aligns with their broader strategy of fostering innovation within the crypto ecosystem while managing significant assets across various investment products.
