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Tonga accepts Bitcoin donations amid tsunami onslaught

On Friday, the Kingdom of Tonga experienced the shockwave of a massive volcanic eruption of the Hunga Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcano.  More eruptions ensued after the first, leaving the citizens of Tongatapu, the main island of Tonga, to face down a tsunami. Amid the difficulties, crypto holders expressed their sympathy and intent to donate Bitcoin (BTC) to help with the relief operations. Twitter user onair_blair urged Bitcoin supporter and former Tongan lawmaker Lord Fusitu’a to set up a wallet address where people can donate bitcoins for Tonga’s relief funds.  With waves of up to 1.2 meters (about 4 feet) covering to roads and properties, people started fleeing to higher ground to escape. At the time of writing, there have been no casualties reported. However, air and ...