Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

February 9, 2025 @ 8:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

CapitalRise has reported a strong financial performance, achieving growth across all aspects of its business, despite challenging market conditions that led the company to prioritize bridging finance in the first half of the year. The prime property finance platform recorded a trading profit of £105,000… Read More

February 9, 2025 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO Group Inc., a technology solutions provider for capital markets, announces that its Series-A Preferred Equity Security (TZROP) will be “fully tokenized” in March 2025 and become the “first” digital asset security to be custodied by its Special Purpose Broker-Dealer, tZERO Digital Asset Securities, one… Read More

February 8, 2025 @ 9:53 am By Michael Wong  |  

The Bulgarian Stock Exchange (BSE) has unveiled SpaceCrowd, Bulgaria’s first equity crowdfunding platform aimed at helping startups and early-stage businesses raise capital, BSE CEO Manyu Moravenov said. Developed in collaboration with the Central Depository, SpaceCrowd provides a new funding avenue for young companies with growth… Read More

February 8, 2025 @ 8:29 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Lendermarket has launched a fully localized Polish website catering to the growing number of Polish investors joining the platform. This development is said to be a direct response to the increasing demand for a seamless and intuitive investment experience. The new Polish site will now… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 12:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

VC firm General Catalyst has launched a new registered investment advisor, GC Wealth, according to a blog post. General Catalyst currently reports over $32 billion in assets under management and 800+ portfolio firms. A diversified investor, General Catalyst invests in Fintech, AI, and more. GC… Read More

February 4, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) announced that it has obtained VASP registration in the United Kingdom issued by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Obtaining VASP registration in the UK is a crucial step for cryptocurrency businesses, as it allows them to operate legally and offer services to customers…. Read More

February 3, 2025 @ 9:07 pm By Michael Wong  |  

TXSE Group Inc announced that its subsidiary, the Texas Stock Exchange LLC (TXSE), has filed a Form 1 registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to operate as a national securities exchange. This filing, one of the few submitted by a fully integrated exchange… Read More

February 3, 2025 @ 5:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

GreatX is an online investment platform in the real estate sector with an interesting approach. The company states that it offers uncapped upside with income yield and capital protection in a single investment. GreatX is currently raising money on Republic. According to the offering page,… Read More

February 3, 2025 @ 10:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset exchange Kraken has been approved for a MiFID [Markets in Financial Instruments Directive] license. A MiFID license enables a firm to provide services across the EU with standardized reporting and “enhanced” transparency. Kraken gained the approval via an acquisition of a Cypriot investment… Read More

January 31, 2025 @ 1:04 pm By JD Alois  |  

AngelList, an online capital formation platform that focuses on syndicate offerings, is partnering with CoinList to enable Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) investing for crypto or Crypto SPVs. AngelList and CoinList are related as they are sister platforms. CoinList started its existence as a US-focused coin… Read More

January 31, 2025 @ 12:28 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

OKX has released a comprehensive report, “The State of DEXs 2025,” which provides an in-depth analysis of the evolving decentralized exchange (DEX) landscape and its role in shaping the on-chain economy. The report highlights the rapid growth of DEXs, driven by innovation, accessibility, and decentralization…. Read More

January 31, 2025 @ 9:43 am By JD Alois  |  

Real estate investment platform CrowdProperty has a new CEO. According to a release, CrowdProperty has selected Steve Deutsch to replace co-founder Mike Bristow who has been CEO of the company since 2018. CrowdProperty said that Bristow is taking a needed sabbatical. Bristow’s LinkedIn profile still… Read More

January 31, 2025 @ 7:51 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru, a real estate investment platform, has released its 2024 performance report, highlighting significant growth and achievements. Estateguru CEO Mihkel Stamm shared the company’s accomplishments and outlined plans for 2025. He stated: “In 2024, we remained focused on enhancing portfolio quality, resolving legacy portfolio challenges,… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 2:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CME Group, the derivatives marketplace, and Robinhood Derivatives, LLC, announced that some of CME Group’s most “popular” futures products have started rolling out on the Robinhood mobile app. Over the coming weeks, eligible Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD) customers in the U.S. will have access to futures products… Read More

January 30, 2025 @ 8:12 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos, the investment platform that helps generate passive income via diversified investments, announced an expansion of its bond offering. This update reportedly provides investors with access to a selection of corporate and government bonds, offering opportunities for those seeking consistent returns. Bonds are a type… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 12:04 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN), provider of a cryptocurrency trading and investing platform, is expanding its global presence to Argentina, as part of its mission to support economic freedom worldwide. This move is designed to increase access to cryptocurrency services for millions of Argentinians. To operate in Argentina, Coinbase… Read More

January 29, 2025 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Online investment platform OurCrowd has once again been recognized as the most active venture investor in Israel – which remains a hot startup market. OurCrowd noted that this is the 11th year in a row that it has been recognized as Israel’s most active venture… Read More

January 28, 2025 @ 11:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lunar launches crypto in Norway via Lunar Block, a Scandinavian crypto trading platform that allows users to buy and sell crypto -assets directly through the Lunar app. The launch offers Norwegians with a way to explore the world of crypto while “managing their traditional financial… Read More

January 27, 2025 @ 11:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitStock, an Israeli fintech startup, has successfully secured an additional $400,000 in funding, bringing its total investment to $1 million. This fresh capital injection will be allocated towards enhancing marketing efforts, driving sales, advancing research and development, and bolstering operational activities. Founded in 2024, BitStock… Read More

January 26, 2025 @ 3:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Investment platform Lightyear has made an entry into the UK Individual Savings Account (ISA) market by launching two products: a 4.75% Cash ISA and a Stocks & Shares (S&S) ISA. Designed to help UK consumers grow their wealth, these ISAs aim to prioritize flexibility, transparency,… Read More