Mozilla Foundation backtracks on accepting crypto after backlash

Last week, the software developer behind the Firefox browser attracted the ire of influential members of its open-source community when it posted an appeal on Twitter soliciting donations in cryptocurrency. — AP

Mozilla has joined the ranks of companies and organisations backtracking on embracing cryptocurrency after a user backlash, saying it will temporarily stop accepting donations to the Mozilla Foundation via the BitPay platform.

Last week, the software developer behind the Firefox browser attracted the ire of influential members of its open-source community when it posted an appeal on Twitter soliciting donations in cryptocurrency.