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Pilot Launch | HesabPay: Digital currency for last mile cash in rural Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, Mercy Corps Ventures partnered with HesabPay and the Community Driven Development Organization to pilot stablecoin-based digital cash transfers reaching rural households in remote areas. The initiative aims to make aid faster, safer, and more transparent while empowering local organizations to deliver scalable, locally led humanitarian assistance.
Mercy Corps Ventures Introduces ETH Staking Donations to Fuel Blockchain for Financial Inclusion
Mercy Corps Ventures has partnered with Lido Impact Staking to enable donors to support blockchain-based financial inclusion by staking Ethereum. This innovative model allows donors to allocate a portion of their staking rewards to the Crypto for Good Fund, which backs Web3 startups addressing financial inequality in emerging markets.
Why We Invested in Blooms | Unlocking smart capital to drive the next wave of Latin America’s fresh produce boom
MCV backed Blooms to help close Latin America’s $3B agricultural financing gap. By using AI-powered tools to unlock liquidity for exporters and smallholder farmers, they improve financial access, strengthen supply chains, and enable investment in climate resilience.
Pilot Launch | HesabPay - Boosting financial access: Stablecoin aid payments to strengthen agricultural livelihoods in Northeast Syria
In partnership with HesabPay and Pioneers Innovation, this pilot will use stablecoins to deliver faster, safer aid to farmers and agribusinesses in Northeast Syria reducing costs, improving transparency, and strengthening local food systems.
ImpactAssets Reveals IA 50 2025, the Definitive Guide to Impact Investing Fund Managers, as Market Proves Its Resilience
ImpactAssets’ IA 50 2025 highlights 165 top impact fund managers, showcasing the growth of impact investing and a rising focus on climate and social outcomes. It’s a key guide for aligning investments with measurable positive impact.