On April 10, 2025, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF) launched the Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance to bolster civil liberties and aid efforts in financially repressive environments.

This coalition comprises activists, humanitarian organizations, and pro-democracy movements that leverage Bitcoin as a censorship-resistant financial tool.

In countries such as Nigeria, Venezuela, Russia, and China, activists encounter financial exclusion due to government controls, making Bitcoin a viable alternative for value transfer and privacy.

Plans for the Alliance include organizing workshops, conferences, and developing educational materials to help nonprofits integrate Bitcoin into their operations.

Founding members include global activists who utilize Bitcoin for uncensorable donations, secure payments, and cross-border aid delivery.

The initiative aims to create a platform for knowledge exchange on using Bitcoin to combat financial repression and ensure operational continuity for dissenters and aid workers.

The Bitcoin Humanitarian Alliance builds on HRF's prior work with Bitcoin, including the Bitcoin Development Fund, which has allocated over $5.5 million to support open-source Bitcoin projects since 2020.

The HRF emphasizes the need to differentiate Bitcoin from other cryptocurrencies, noting its decentralized nature and fixed monetary policy as key advantages for activists.