Winklevoss Brothers' Father Makes Historic $4 Million Bitcoin Donation to Alma Mater

Winklevoss Brothers' Father Makes Historic $4 Million Bitcoin Donation to Alma Mater

According to Coindesk, Howard Winklevoss, the father of Gemini founders Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, has made a historic donation of $4 million worth of bitcoin to his alma mater, Grove City College. This marks the first time the college has received a donation in cryptocurrency. The donation will be used to establish the Winklevoss Family Bitcoin Fund, which will support research and education on bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The fund will also provide scholarships for students interested in pursuing careers in the cryptocurrency industry. "We are so grateful for this generous donation from Howard Winklevoss," said Grove City College President Paul J. McNulty. "This gift will allow us to further our commitment to providing our students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the 21st-century economy." The Winklevoss brothers are well-known figures in the cryptocurrency community. They founded Gemini, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges. They are also strong advocates for the adoption of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. "We believe that bitcoin has the potential to change the world," said Tyler Winklevoss. "We are proud to support Grove City College's efforts to educate the next generation of leaders in the cryptocurrency industry."