June 25, 2018 @ 4:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital bank Starling Bank has launched a new feature to streamline the process of creating joint accounts without ever having to visit a UK bank branch.  The mobile application process uses Google Nearby tech to enable Starling users to securely apply for a joint account in just… Read More

June 25, 2018 @ 4:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Equity crowdfunding platform Seedrs has provided an update on the progress of their secondary market – the first successful secondary market to launch in the global crowdfunding sector. Launched in 2017, Seedrs says the trading market has now seen 2,990 exits in 248 different firms…. Read More

June 24, 2018 @ 5:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this month, the crypto markets quivered with repressed joy and moved higher when Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Director of Corporate Finance, William Hinman, declared that Ethereum is not a security. ETH advocates breathed a sigh of relief. Hinman stated; “And putting aside the… Read More

June 24, 2018 @ 1:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

You may have thought the days of super-sized initial coin offerings (ICO) was nearing an end. Think again. The TaTaTu Token offering claims it has sold $575 million worth of digital coins in a private sale. The offering has apparently seen the participation of Prince Felix… Read More

June 24, 2018 @ 1:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Brainville, said to be the largest Nordic platform for freelancers / consultants, is looking to raise growth capital on FundedByMe. BrainVille is a site that is part of the fast emerging sharing economy – similar to Upwork or Freelancer but for larger projects. The average… Read More

June 24, 2018 @ 6:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Goldman Sachs announced earlier this year the creation of an in-house cryptocurrency trading desk – a first for a top tier bank. A Goldman rep made the comment that it “resonates” when clients want to hold Bitcoin (and they would need to go elsewhere if… Read More

June 23, 2018 @ 9:30 am By JD Alois  |  

It appears that RealtyMogul, an online real estate investment platform, is preparing a new fund for investors. According to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, RealtyMogul is looking to offer a new “blind pool” REIT under Reg A+. The offering is seeking up… Read More

June 22, 2018 @ 6:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

Revolut, a digital only bank that says it is signing up over 120 businesses per day, has launched a new services for their business customers – Revolut Connect. This new feature is described as an “App store” for businesses to help provide easier access to… Read More

June 22, 2018 @ 2:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has scheduled an open meeting where the Commission will consider the adoption of multiple rule changes. The Commission is considering the adoption of the following issues: whether to adopt amendments to the definition of “smaller reporting company” and other… Read More

June 22, 2018 @ 10:52 am By JD Alois  |  

This week, the Federal Reserve of St. Louis has added multiple cryptocurrencies to their data tracking service FRED. FRED has added four series on the prices of different cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin (but no Ripple), with the data is coming from Coinbase. All of the information is being updated… Read More

June 22, 2018 @ 8:02 am By JD Alois  |  

OTC Markets Group has just published a commissioned study by Oxford Metrica, a strategic advisory firm, pointing to the benefits of listing shares on the OTCQX by international firms. OTC Markets is an ATS and competes heavily with the Nasdaq, NYSE etc. So why would an… Read More

June 22, 2018 @ 7:32 am By JD Alois  |  

Will Germany reign supreme in the World Cup once again? Even after their humiliating defeat by Mexico? That’s my bet. What’s yours? Well if you have a strong opinion on the outcome of the World Cup 2018, you may have a chance to earn some… Read More

June 22, 2018 @ 6:03 am By JD Alois  |  

The current definition of an accredited investor is an anomaly based on ease of enforcement and policy inertia. The statute dictates that accredited status is based on annual income or the size of an individual’s (or couples) bank account – yet everyone understands that wealth… Read More

June 22, 2018 @ 2:44 am By JD Alois  |  

In a sweeping speech that was broadly positive, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney set the tone for what will be his final year leading the central bank. Carney said that an “effective financial system must be resilient, fair and dynamic” to deal with tectonic… Read More

June 21, 2018 @ 4:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Katipult (TSXV: FUND)( Frankfurt: K10) has announced the first install of its blockchain based secondary market product. Adhering to a previously posted release time frame, Katipult has launched the secondary market as a pilot on WeAreStarting Srl, an investment crowdfunding platform in Italy. According to Katipult, capabilities of… Read More

June 21, 2018 @ 11:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Game crowdfunding platform Fig adds the most requested crowdfunding payment feature – PayPal. PayPal allows backers to pay for items using their credit cards, bank accounts, and stored balances, without having to share their financial information with merchants, and is a particularly desired payment method for… Read More

June 21, 2018 @ 9:32 am By JD Alois  |  

iDisclose, a Legaltech firm, has joined Indiegogo’s Expert Network and will make available its new LawCloud product to the worldwide community of entrepreneurs. Indiegogo allows both securities crowdfunding and pre-commerce offerings. iDisclose also offers automated filing for SEC Forms C, C-AR, D and ID, as… Read More

June 21, 2018 @ 8:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Uniti, Brille24, BlockState and More to Issue Security Tokens on Neufund. Neufund, a blockchain based security token site, has announced the first  companies to tokenize their equity on their platform. These “equity token offerings” or ETOs are said to be completely compliant within German securities law. Using… Read More

June 21, 2018 @ 7:34 am By JD Alois  |  

Marketplace lending platform Linked Finance has secured a commitment from Portugal’s Banco BNI Europa, who will provide up to €50 million over a 2-year period, to lend to Irish SMEs. Niall Dorrian, CEO of Linked Finance, called the decision by Banco BNI Europa to deploy… Read More

June 21, 2018 @ 6:20 am By JD Alois  |  

The state legislature in North Carolina has approved legislation that includes language dealing with virtual currencies. HB 86 originally hit the docket back in February 2017, but the original language of the bill did not incorporate cryptocurrency such as Bitcoin. The ratified bill is called;… Read More