**FTX gives $25 to every Ukrainian on the platform**
FTX, a major cryptocurrency exchange, announced on the 25th that it would give away $25 to Ukrainian users of the platform. The move follows Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which announced a “special military operation” on the 24th.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (commonly known as SBF) commented, “There is a possibility of war. It is necessary for the world to do something nice for someone.” and announced the giveaway: “We just gave $25 to every Ukrainian on FTX. Do what you gotta do.”
First Binance and now FTX, good let them up one on each other to see who can give more. This is the type of competition we want to see. Forget the superbowl. paging CDC and coinbase. Who next?
For those who would have to look it up like I did
$25 = 747.59 Ukrainian hryvnia
Solid move from FTX
This guy is actually built different and lives pretty humble as a billionaire.
We need more people like this.
He’s also donated half a million to BTC developers and billions to other charities via FTX.
Fun fact: He made billions by doing exchange arbitrage at 28yo
Здравствуйте, украинцы, я тоже украинец.
Dear Ukrainians!
I heard on social media that there is fake news being spread (most likely by Russia backed trolls) that polish border is closed.
It’s a lie.
If you seek asylum – go towards polish border. We are ready for your arrival. We have reception points ready at the border where you can find shelter, food, medical and legal aid.
Polish government launched a dedicated site to help you: ua.gov.pl
Please share this information if you know anyone seeking help right now.
EDIT: YOU DON’T NEED VISA TO PASS THROUGH POLISH BORDER. ALL YOU NEED IS PASSPORT. VISAS ARE SUSPENDED! YOU DON’T NEED THEM FOR TIME BEING!!!!!!
EDIT2: as a proof that you no longer need visa:
• in Ukrainian https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/ukraina—ua • in English https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/ukraina-en
Edit: this is a copy and paste and I encourage you all to do it too where appropriate!
У соцмережах я чув, що поширюються фейкові новини (скоріше за все, підтримувані Росією тролі), що польський кордон закритий.
Це брехня.
Якщо ви шукаєте притулку – йдіть до польського кордону. Ми готові до вашого приїзду. На кордоні готові пункти прийому, де ви можете знайти притулок, їжу, медичну та правову допомогу.
Польський уряд запустив спеціальний сайт, щоб допомогти вам: ua.gov.pl
Будь ласка, поділіться цією інформацією, якщо ви знаєте когось, хто зараз шукає допомоги.
РЕДАКТИРОВАТИ: ВАМ НЕ ПОТРІБНА ВІЗА ДЛЯ ПРОЙДЖЕННЯ ПОЛЬСЬКИМ КОРДОНОМ. ВСЕ, що ВАМ ПОТРІБНО, – це ПАСПОРТ. ВІЗИ ПРИСПИНЕНО! ВОНИ ВАМ НЕ ПОТРІБНИ НА ЧАС!!!!!!
EDIT2: як доказ того, що вам більше не потрібна віза:
• українською https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/ukraina—ua • англійською https://www.gov.pl/web/udsc/ukraina-en
Вибачте, якщо це дурниця, я використовував
That’s awesome, a really nice gesture.
This is awesome! Another reason to love crypto
We need more companies having a Ukraine PR response just like they did w COVID in the beginning
Omfg talk about disgusting marketing
Bill Hicks was right
I mean this is good for Ukrainians, but in the grand scheme of things this just seems like an advertisement more than anything else.
If you have billions of dollars under your name and you wanted to help Ukraine as a whole there are way better alternatives.
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Qbut withdrawals are minimum 500$. Not saying that its nothing, but it is rather hard to actually withdraw it, anyway wholesome gesture
FTX is becoming my favorite exchange
Man i dont care if this is simply an advertising ploy, get them as much help as humanly possible. Good on you exchanges!
Gave it to all 10 Ukrainians that use crypto and have FTX that weren’t on a VPN at the time, all 10 of em! And they only had to pay $56 in gas fees to remove it after loading $75 in of their own money to meet withdrawal minimums to be able to withdraw it! How cool!
Someone here is trying to change their country of origin
When you do something ‘nice’ maybe make sure it looks less like shameless marketing exploiting other people’s tragedy.
Class move, will be using them in the future for sure.
This was fucking awesome of them …
I’m struggling to see what the point is.
$25 to do what? You think people are logging into FTX for 25 bucks when their house is being shelled?
Where would they spend it when the power grid fails?
Great gesture, but seems like a PR stunt
Aw man. That’s so wholesome. 🙂 Happy to see companies using their profits/funds this way.
Sam Bankman Fried showing world would be a so much better place if we all help each other a little. 💛💙
Did they du the same for Syrians? Or afghans? Or Libyans? Or Somalians? What is this world come to? Ukraine is a 1st world country bruh!
I see some users accusing this move as being some sort of insincere kindness or deceitful advertisement. That might be true, but it doesn’t matter. Nowadays it’s impossible for a company to be charitable without being perceived as self-interested anyways. What’s important is the outcome, not the endgoal. If there were no war and they offered $25 as a bonus for no reason, that would be good. Why would that suddenly change just because the situation is worse?
Fuckin bro 🥺
As an Ukranian I won’t use this, solely because I’m not living in Ukraine right now and I want to leave it for those in need. Hopefully this will help those in need
Interest free lending to Ukrainian’s would also be nice.
$25 to buy the dip
Good gesture
This is what we wanted to see. Giving it directly to Ukranians is better than funding one entity to aide their military imo.
At this point tho, the priority should be aiding the evacuation of Ukranians and other civilians.