Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

June 10, 2025 @ 10:24 am By JD Alois  |  

Seedrs was the platform that successfully created an effective secondary marketplace for securities issued on its platform. A trailblazer in providing liquidity for private securities, the platform scheduled one day a month to open its marketplace to match buyers and sellers. One of the reasons… Read More

June 10, 2025 @ 8:20 am By JD Alois  |  

The Private Intermittent Securities and Capital Exchange System (PISCES) is scheduled to launch later this year. In a statement, the UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that the new marketplace would be introduced through a sandbox to test its design. The sandbox is now open,… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 9:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Frontfundr is the dominant platform in the Canadian investment crowdfunding sector. On May 29th, the platform celebrated ten years of online capital formation. In a public statement, Frontfundr shared that since its inception, it has helped raise a total of $285 million. This amount entailed… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 8:43 am By Omar Faridi  |  

UK’s prime property finance platform CapitalRise has solidified its position in the real estate lending market by successfully closing another bespoke development loan. This milestone underscores the company’s expertise in delivering tailored financial solutions to property developers, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted partner in… Read More

June 9, 2025 @ 7:42 am By Omar Faridi  |  

European investment platform Bondora says that it continues to solidify its position as a trusted name in online investing. Marking the seventh anniversary of its flagship product, Go & Grow, Bondora has shared an update that highlights its growth and commitment to investors. Go &… Read More

June 7, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Trading and investing platform, eToro announces the addition of five cryptoassets to the U.S. platform. Users based in the United States can now “invest in 20 different crypto-assets including: Basic Attention Token, Curve, Decentraland, Maker, and Polygon.” Commenting on the announcement, Head of eToro US,… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 5:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

As the GOP devolves into finger-pointing and name-calling, the prediction markets are benefiting from the entire melodrama. As the whole world knows now, Elon Musk and President Trump are no longer best buddies. The epicenter of the breakup is the Big Beautiful Bill, the tax… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Yieldstreet, a private markets investment platform, today announced the successful close of an initial $45 million equity investment as part of its planned $60 million Series D funding round, led by “existing investors Tarsadia Investments, Mayfair Equity Partners, and Edison Partners.” The capital will be… Read More

June 5, 2025 @ 10:27 am By JD Alois  |  

As recently reported, Crowd Street is shifting its focus away from its real estate investment platform roots to further leverage its tech stack and provide access to a broader range of alternative private investments. Crowd Street seeks to become the premier self-directed private market investment platform on the… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 11:02 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Since 2015, Scalable Capital has provided retail investors with access to simple and cost-effective investment options. Today, clients in Europe can invest “in ETFs, stocks, funds, bonds, cryptocurrencies, derivatives, and Private Equity.” Broker clients receive attractive interest rates “on their cash from our partner banks… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 3:03 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Robinhood Markets, Inc. (NASDAQ: HOOD) has closed its acquisition of Bitstamp Ltd., a global cryptocurrency exchange. Bitstamp was founded in 2011 and has “offices in Luxembourg, the UK, Slovenia, Singapore, and the US.” This acquisition significantly “accelerates Robinhood Crypto’s expansion worldwide.” Bitstamp holds over 50… Read More

June 2, 2025 @ 1:11 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Latvian real estate market is experiencing a resurgence, driven by falling interest rates, a dynamic new-build sector, and competitive pricing, according to insights from Estateguru, a European investment and financing platform for relatively small loans. Coupled with the platform’s April 2025 results showcasing a… Read More

June 1, 2025 @ 5:23 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) has announced a series of transformative updates in Spring 2025, showcasing its commitment to enhancing trading experiences, enabling innovation, and supporting community engagement. These updates include expanded futures trading capabilities, a strategic approach to steady business growth, and a multisport partnership in Canada…. Read More

May 30, 2025 @ 12:58 pm By JD Alois  |  

DealMaker, a tech-enabled online investment platform serving the full stack of securities exemptions, is now accepting stablecoin transactions. In a widely distributed email, CEO and co-founder Rebecca Kacaba said that following the clarification by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that stablecoins are not securities,… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 12:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Online investment platform Crowd Street aims to lead the “new frontier” of private market investing. Previously targeting real estate opportunities, the firm is looking to expand its portfolio of offerings. In a company statement, Crowd Street announced the launch of a new brand-building initiative that… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 9:13 am By JD Alois  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) recently revealed that it had been the target of a hack that was enabled by certain insiders. The event embarrased the crypto exchange as it has long sought to lead the sector in security and safety. Today, Irdeto, a Dutch cybersecurity firm, says it has… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 9:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD) says its Legend Trading Platform is now available for UK customers. Robinhood Legend is free to use for anyone with an account with the brokerage. It allows customers to trade 6,000 US stocks from their desktop browser, with no FX fees. Options trading… Read More

May 29, 2025 @ 7:50 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Trading and investing platform, eToro, announces the addition of 12 cryptoassets to the U.S. platform. In addition to Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Ethereum, U.S. users now have the option “to invest in: Aave, Cardano, Chainlink, Compound, Dogecoin, Ethereum Classic, Litecoin, Ripple, Stellar, Shiba Inu, Uniswap,… Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 10:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Bitstamp, a crypto exchange owned by Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD), is offering staking for UK customers. Staking is a method where holders of digital assets that utilize Proof of Stake may generate passive income for investors. UK account holders maintain ownership of their crypto while generating income…. Read More

May 27, 2025 @ 11:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Debitum Investments is moving forward on its mission to deliver cutting-edge financial services. Through a partnership with Scale Tech, Debitum has introduced a series of transformative updates that enhance performance, streamline compliance, and elevate user experience. These advancements underscore Debitum’s commitment to innovation and operational… Read More