August 11, 2025 @ 9:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic, the largest online capital formation platform in the world, has recently introduced a new product for investors. “Mirror Tokens” are digital assets that provide access for smaller investors to participate in private securities that are typically inaccessible to them. The Mirror Tokens pair with… Read More

August 9, 2025 @ 9:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Ownera, working with JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM) and HQLAx, has announced an intraday repo solution that reportedly transacted $5 billion in trading volume in its first month of operation. In a release, Ownera said that its technology operates as a universal translator for dispersed ledger platforms,… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 12:06 pm By JD Alois  |  

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order yesterday that approved alternative assets for individuals holding 401(k) retirement accounts and other defined contribution plans. The decline of defined benefit plans by employers has led to an explosion of 401(k) plans, which are typically offered by employers… Read More

August 8, 2025 @ 9:10 am By JD Alois  |  

Crypto exchange Bitget is now enabling instant deposits from users of Visa and Mastercard. The goal is to speed up transactions while providing alternatives to bank transfers and peer to peer funding. “Visa and Mastercard are among the most widely accepted payment methods worldwide. Giving… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

As was previously reported, President Donald Trump is expected to issue an Executive Order allowing savers to include private equity and other alternative assets in 401(k) retirement accounts. It is now anticipated that this EO will be signed and posted today. By allowing the booming… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

YouHodler is now integrated with digital wallet Ledger, according to a company statement. Ledger is a well-known digital and physical wallet for holding and managing cryptocurrencies. YouHodler is a European bridge for crypto and tradfi, providing crypto-backed loans, yield accounts, exchange, and more. The two… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 9:04 am By JD Alois  |  

The Bank of England has cut its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4%. The vote was tight at 5 for and 4 against, with one member, Alan Taylor, preferring to reduce Bank Rate by 50 bps points, to 3.75%. Markets had anticipated… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 3:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this year, FINRA announced a consultation on how it could improve capital formation. FINRA is a key self-regulatory organization (SRO) that has oversight over the large broker-dealer industry. The agency has received some criticism in recent years for being too heavy-handed and opaque, with… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 1:54 pm By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN)  is on a mission to be the one-stop shop for investing in anything. In another move to expand beyond crypto, Coinbase is expected to launch a prediction market in the US in the coming months. This is expected to be followed by a… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 10:37 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) is now enabling investors to utilize PayPal in Canada. While a small improvement for Canadian users, this is emblematic of the ongoing integration of TradFi with the digital asset sector. Prior to the new feature, Coinbase Canada users could use Interac e-Transfer, Electronic… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 10:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Spiko, a Paris-based platform providing access to tokenized money market funds, is partnering with Concordium in a move to eliminate the need for escrow in trade finance. According to a release, the Concordium partnership will address the current analog and outdated process to help firms… Read More

August 6, 2025 @ 9:36 am By JD Alois  |  

Several years ago, the European Union enacted harmonized securities crowdfunding rules aimed at removing existing barriers to online capital formation. While heralded at the time, the reality of the new regulations has revealed a disparity among member states in their compliance with the rules. In… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 4:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

Upgrade, a Fintech focused on providing credit, has surpassed $40 billion in credit, serving over 7 million customers. Launched in 2017, Upgrade was founded by Fintech OG Renaud Laplanche.  While launching with a credit anchor, Upgrade is now more of a neobank providing services like… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 12:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

Companies House, the UK repository for business filings, will soon require firms and individuals to validate their identity.  The process is expected to roll out over a 12 month period, commencing on November 18, 2025. Going forward, there will be legal requirements for directors and… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 11:47 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, part of Republic – the largest online capital formation platform in the world, will soon add its new Mirror Notes to its European subsidiary. In the US, Republic offers Mirror Tokens, which are digital assets that “mirror” securities in private firms. By adding… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 10:03 am By JD Alois  |  

There has been a maelstrom of complaints this week targeting the UK government and its tepid response toward digital asset innovation. As the US moves forward with new law that enables payment stablecoins under the GENIUS Act, and pending legislation on crypto market infrastructure, the… Read More

August 5, 2025 @ 9:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Following its merger with Auto Club Trust, FSB, Grasshopper has announced $46.6 million funding round. Grasshopper is a federally chartered digital bank that targets small business customers. Its services include the full range of expected business banking services plus offers embedded banking and banking as… Read More

August 4, 2025 @ 3:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has publicly declared her intent to enable digital asset innovation in the UK, but for many, the Chancellor is falling short of this goal. Writing in the FT, former Chancellor George Osborne, has slammed Reeves, claiming that Britain… Read More

August 4, 2025 @ 12:39 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, the White House revealed its report on the President’s Working Group on Digital Asset Markets. The policy initiative was launched by President Donald Trump earlier this year as he sought to address the negligence during the Biden administration regarding digital asset innovation. Immediately, acting… Read More

August 4, 2025 @ 11:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Retail access to the most promising private firms has been blocked for decades. The myopic Accredited Investor definition has disenfranchised the majority of the population, in favor of the wealthy for decades. While changes in the law like the JOBS Act of 2012 and better… Read More