March 12, 2024 @ 3:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic is not only the largest investment crowdfunding operator in the world but it is also very active in the crypto-sphere. Republic also offers its own digital asset – the Republic Note which trades on INX, a digital asset platform in which Republic has invested…. Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 3:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fundrise, an online investment platform that specializes in real estate assets, has received a $770 million credit facility from JP Morgan. The financing was revealed earlier this month and is expected to be used for “35 purpose-built rental communities” or 4000 build-for-rent (BFR) units. These… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 12:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has obtained a default judgment against Sameer Ramani, a friend of a former Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) employee, pertaining to insider trading claims regarding crypto. Last year, the SEC filed an enforcement action against Coinbase executive Ishan Wahi and his brother, Nikhil Wahi…. Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer in the world (USDT), says it helped Uncle Sam battle an alleged tech scam. Tether says that it assisted the Feds in seizing $1.4 million in stolen funds from a fraud. The company said this highlights its commitment to fighting… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) adopted new climate disclosure requirements that align with the agency’s ESG ambitions [environmental, social, and governmental]. The new rules have been criticized by opponents as not aligning with the SEC’s mission while creating a situation where both… Read More

March 12, 2024 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Nanonets, an artificial intelligence (AI) firm providing workflow automation services, has raised $29 million, bringing its total to date to $42 million. Accel led the Series B funding round with participation from YCombinator, Elevation Capital, and others. Nanonets reports that it has experienced dramatic growth… Read More

March 11, 2024 @ 7:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

SmallChange, a FINRA-regulated funding portal, is reporting that it has added five partners to the platform as it aims to expand its offerings. SmallChange is a real estate crowdfunding platform that provides access to capital under Reg CF. The company says that the new partners… Read More

March 11, 2024 @ 6:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

This past week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized its rules on credit late fees by reducing the legal lime to $8 from a typical fee of $32. The CFPB said that an average saving per year for consumers would be around $220, as… Read More

March 11, 2024 @ 5:40 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the US House of Representatives approved HR 2799, or the Expanding Access to Capital Act. The legislation incorporated a long list of items aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and innovators while helping investors participate in promising offerings. House Representatives voted along party lines. Some items… Read More

March 11, 2024 @ 8:46 am By JD Alois  |  

MicroStrategy (NASDAQ:MSTR) has bought more Bitcoin, according to a document filed with the SEC. MicroStrategy has morphed into a proxy for Bitcoin, and its CEO, Michael Saylor, is a huge Bitcoin bull who sees Bitcoin as a digital asset that is more like gold minus… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 4:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, testifying in front of the Senate Banking Committee, Jerome Powell, Chair of the US Federal Reserve, was asked several questions about a digital dollar or Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). Powell first pointed to the fact that most transactions are digital today as consumers… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 12:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

After several days of debate and discussion, the US House of Representatives has approved the legislation, the Expanding Access to Capital Act (HR 2799). The bill was sponsored by Representative Patrick McHenry, the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, an individual who has long… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 10:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Dalmore Group, a top investment crowdfunding platform supporting the full stack of securities exemptions, has announced a new service: DalmoreSpark. Dalmore shares in an email that DalmoreSpark is a portfolio of tools for firms raising money online to help “elevate your pitch” and to enhance… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 9:56 am By JD Alois  |  

This week, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, revealed the UK government’s Spring Budget. While the list of policies and changes is rather long, the UK Crowdfunding Association (UKCFA) has highlighted several changes that will benefit the industry. First, there is an increase in the… Read More

March 8, 2024 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

MoneyLion (NYSE:ML) reported earnings this past week, which were received positively by investors. Following the earnings release, MoneyLion shares rocketed by almost 30%, and shares are expected to move higher following jobs data released this morning. MoneyLion is a Fintech that serves both retail and… Read More

March 7, 2024 @ 2:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

As President Joe Biden prepares to deliver the State of the Union Address when he expected to tout the successes of Bidenomics,” the reality may be slightly different according to a recent survey the federal government is failing when it comes to supporting smaller firms…. Read More

March 7, 2024 @ 12:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Representative Maxine Waters, the ranking minority member on the House Financial Services Committee, has issued a blistering statement on the Expanding Access to Capital Act (HR 2799), renaming it the Expanding Access to Fraud Act. Introduced into the House by Representative Patrick McHenry, Chairman of… Read More

March 7, 2024 @ 9:06 am By JD Alois  |  

Enterprise digital asset platform FireBlocks says it will begin onboarding “thousands” of new retail customers as well as institutional firms. The company predicted this would be accomplished due to the new hire of CMO Michal Ferguson. Michael Shaulov, CEO of Fireblocks, says the innovations over… Read More

March 7, 2024 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Smart wallet tech provider Safe is reporting that it has surpassed $100 billion in assets secured. At the same time, Switzerland based firm has hired Julian Grigo, former Managing Director at Solaris, as Head of Institutions and Fintech. Safe, previously Gnosis Safe, is an on-chain… Read More

March 7, 2024 @ 8:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Online investment firm Republic has announced a new partnership that will see the Fintech expand into the Middle-East. According to a note from the firm, Republic has formed a partnership with Stake, an online investment platform for real estate in Dubai. Republic claims the deal… Read More