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Why Stripe stopped processing payments for Flipcause

January 10, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Without the ability to process payments, the donation platform spiraled into bankruptcy court.

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Flipcause executives took millions while nonprofits awaited donations

December 31, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Court filings show Flipcause executives paid themselves millions as nonprofits waited for donations.

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Flipcause press release downplays bankruptcy, millions owed to nonprofits

December 31, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Flipcause’s press release highlights its past success while omitting bankruptcy, debts, and ongoing legal challenges.

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Where is Flipcause? Donation platform missing from Oakland

November 12, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Flipcause once called Oakland home. Now, the fundraising platform accused of withholding millions is nowhere to be found.

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