February 7, 2024 @ 9:14 am By JD Alois  |  

The Hashgraph Association (THA) has announced a partnership with the Ministry Of Investment Of Saudi Arabia (MISA) to launch a DeepTech Venture Studio. The entity aims to help local Saudi firms, as well as other portfolio companies, establish operations in the country while leveraging technology… Read More

February 7, 2024 @ 8:13 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Technology Association (FTA) has issued a statement on the Protecting Innovation in Investment Act. The FTA supports the legislation, explaining that it will support consumers ability to benefit from wealth-building services by blocking the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from undermining tech advancement… Read More

February 6, 2024 @ 3:48 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) continues to issue new rules at a breakneck pace. Today, the Commission has adopted new rules that impact “market participants who engage in certain dealer roles.” These market participants who shoulder significant liquidity roles in markets must soon register… Read More

February 6, 2024 @ 3:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

The debt train keeps on running. A New York Fed report published today shares that total household debt has now topped $17.5 trillion as of Q4 2023. If you compare it to the same quarter in 2022, when total debt stood at $16.9 trillion, this… Read More

February 6, 2024 @ 10:56 am By JD Alois  |  

Institutional digital asset firm Fireblocks says it has added support for five new fiat currencies with plans to add 25 more in the coming months. Fireblocks as added support for the Euro (EUR), Swiss Franc (CHF), British Pound (GBP), Singapore Dollar (SGD), and Japanese Yen… Read More

February 6, 2024 @ 10:42 am By JD Alois  |  

With the addition of American Express, Fyle says it now allows instant visibility on expense management across any business card. Fyle already integrates with Visa and Mastercard. Many firms are still managing expenses manually, believe it or not. Fyle also allows users to submit receipts… Read More

February 6, 2024 @ 9:51 am By JD Alois  |  

MoneyLion Inc. (NYSE: ML) and global consulting firm EY have partnered to help banks keep up with the Fintech revolution. According to a release, MoneyLion’s infrastructure – including embedded finance offerings – will now be a part of EY’s “existing core-banking modernization offerings and Nexus… Read More

February 5, 2024 @ 7:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has posted a note that the California court has entered judgments against former Bitwise CEOs Jake Soberal and Irma Olguin, Jr. The SEC alleged that the two former executives had misled investors about the company’s finances. Without admitting or… Read More

February 5, 2024 @ 5:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Crowdfunding Market Survey 2023 has been published by a consortium of European entities, including the University of Agder’s School of Business and Law – Center for Crowdfunding Research, LenderKit, and CrowdSpace. In past years, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has published… Read More

February 5, 2024 @ 12:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic Note will start issuing the Note for vested individuals, according to an email distributed by Republic. Republic Notes are securities, and recipients may have to pay taxes on the value of the Notes received. Investors in Republic Note receive a pro-rata share of distributions… Read More

February 5, 2024 @ 11:58 am By JD Alois  |  

dydx, a firm that believes DeFi will “supersede traditional finance technology,” has published an updated roadmap for 2024. The decentralized exchange (DEX) states that during the year, it will focus on three different areas: Permissionless Markets,  Core Trading Improvements, UX/Onboarding Upgrades. For permissionless markets, dydx… Read More

February 5, 2024 @ 11:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs, a top UK – EU investment crowdfunding platform owned by Republic, has distributed the “Seedrs Sector Report 2024.” In the report,  Seedrs highlights platform activity. Newly appointed Managing Director John Lake opens the report stating: “… 2023 also saw us launch our long-awaited European… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 5:33 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission has filed fraud charges against American Bitcoin Academy operated by Rockwell Capital Management and founder Brian Sewel. The company and Sewel have agreed to settle the charges without admitting or denying the allegations. Rockwell Capital Management has also agreed to… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 1:41 pm By JD Alois  |  

In an X, Congressman Mike Flood revealed a Joint Resolution to revoke the authority of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) Staff Accounting Bulletin 121. This SAB was enacted in 2022 and impacted the digital asset industry. The SAB addressed the “accounting for obligations to… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 1:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this week, the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) issued a comment letter criticizing the Expanding Access to Capital Act (HR 2799). This legislation was introduced into Congress last year but has yet to move forward with a Committee vote. Sponsored by the Chairman… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 12:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

Upstream, part of MERJ, is reporting over 12,500 users. MERJ, a stock exchange based in Seychelles, is regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Self-described as a “global stock exchange for digital securities,” Upstream is an online platform that enables investors to trade shares in IPOs,… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 10:53 am By JD Alois  |  

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) has received a “court-enforceable” decision addressing the operations of Elepay (Elevare Pay Easy Pty Ltd), a buy now pay the later provider (BNPL). According to a statement issued by ASIC, Elepay failed to Target Market Determination (TMD) before… Read More

February 2, 2024 @ 10:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Property investment platform CrowdProperty has received £ 3 million in funding from Canada-based Flow Capital Corp. The company said the capital infusion will enable it to accelerate its existing innovation and growth plans. CrowdProperty said it is planning some platform upgrades as well as increasing… Read More

February 1, 2024 @ 10:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

The European Union (EU) is pursuing a policy to improve the environment for listings on the various European stock exchanges. According to a statement issued today, the European Council and Parliament have now reached a consensus on a “provisional agreement” for a package that will… Read More

February 1, 2024 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

OurCrowd, a global online investment platform catering to smaller (accredited) investors, has announced the launch of its Korea-Israel Venture fund – officially labeled NH-OC Global Open Innovation Fund. OurCrowd offers single-company investment opportunities as well as a growing list of sector funds along with its… Read More