Giftcoin is the world’s first cryptocurrency designed for transparent charitable giving. Could this use of cryptocurrency – which was until recently an alternative or niche way of spending – be a step towards seeing radical ideas becoming mainstream models?

Being an organ donor is often seen as an altruistic action, but the number of registered donors is still too low to keep up with demand. As of January 2017, in a bid to save more lives, everyone in France will automatically become an organ donor unless they decide to opt out.

We feel good when we give. Whether it’s time, money or skills, it doesn’t matter – we’ve all felt it. But helping a neighbour with some heavy lifting feels different to donating money to a foreign charity. Canvas8 sat down with Dr. Lara Aknin to understand what makes us feel good about giving.

Charitable actions sometimes involve giving something that represents the self – be it a name via a signature, personal possessions or a blood donation. And a study shows that this kind of giving can – in the long run – be more beneficial to charities than monetary donations alone.