Tron (CRYPTO: TRX) founder and cryptocurrency billionaire Justin Sun pledged his support for the victims of the devastating Hong Kong fire, promising a donation to aid recovery efforts.
Sun, Binance Come Forward To Donate
Sun took to X to express his deep sorrow over the incident and extended his thoughts to all the residents and families affected.
“To support the relief efforts, I will be making a donation to assist those who have suffered losses and to help with rebuilding and recovery,” the China-born cryptocurrency mogul announced. “I hope this contribution can provide timely assistance and comfort to the community.”
Alongside Sun, other influential members from the cryptocurrency industry stepped up to assist.
Cryptocurrency exchange Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) said it would donate HK$10 million ($1.29 million) to support rescue and rehabilitation. Binance co-founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao reposted the announcement, saying, “Heartfelt for Hong Kong.”
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HashKey Group, a Hong Kong-based digital asset financial services company, and cryptocurrency exchange OKX both announced donations worth $1.29 million.
Devastating Inferno Shakes Hong Kong
The fire in Tai Po district, one of the deadliest in Hong Kong’s history, has left the community in shock and mourning. The death toll has risen to 94, according to a report by AP News.
Firefighters have been battling the blaze since midafternoon Wednesday, when it was believed to have begun in bamboo scaffolding and construction netting and spread to the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex.
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