Investment Platforms and Marketplaces

September 13, 2024 @ 10:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Wefunder, one of the top FINRA-regulated Funding Portals in the US, has added several new features to its online investment platform. In an email, Wefunder noted that a new feature allows users to receive alerts whenever a type of issuer lists on the platform. Wefunder,… Read More

September 13, 2024 @ 8:30 am By Omar Faridi  |  

ParaFi Capital, an alternative asset management and technology firm with over $1 billion in assets under management, has tapped Securitize, a firm focused on tokenizing real-world assets, to tokenize an interest in one of its venture funds on the Avalanche blockchain. Since inception in 2018,… Read More

September 13, 2024 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos has officially completed its European rollout. Mintos recently noted that they are pleased to announce that they have now officially launched across the entire European continent. According to Mintos, this marks a major milestone in their expansion journey, giving investors access “to their comprehensive… Read More

September 12, 2024 @ 8:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Technology has opened the door to a new world of assets in which individuals may invest. This can help investors to diversify and participate in non-correlated asset classes. The WatchFund is an interesting example of the new landscape and today it is announcing €2 Million… Read More

September 11, 2024 @ 12:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

UltraDinero from Mexico has started to offer loans on PeerBerry. Aventus Group lender UltraDinero from Mexico starts “offering short-term loans on the PeerBerry platform.” Mexican loans are backed with a buyback and “a group guarantee and will generate a 9% annual return to PeerBerry investors.”… Read More

September 11, 2024 @ 12:57 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HeavyFinance has shared the latest platform portfolio performance review  for the month of August 2024. As summer draws to a close, HeavyFinance are pleased to share that the month wrapped up on a high note for our investor community. This month saw a substantial €.36… Read More

September 11, 2024 @ 11:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

tZERO Group Inc., says it has received approval for its tZERO Digital Asset Securities as “a new Special Purpose Broker-Dealer for digital asset securities custody.” The company states that this is only one of two licenses for “a regulated broker-dealer digital asset security custodian that… Read More

September 10, 2024 @ 7:58 am By JD Alois  |  

European tokenization platform Tokeny says it will now connect DINO to work with 21X a DLT (distributed ledger technology) trading and settlement system (DLT TSS). This is the first platform to operate under the new European Union DLT ecosystem. Tokeny’s DINO is an open distribution… Read More

September 8, 2024 @ 10:11 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Estateguru has introduced Smarter Investing, its new investment portal. The investment landscape is constantly evolving, and at Estateguru, they believe in “staying ahead of the curve.” And so, they are unveiling the beta version of their new Investment Portal. As noted in a blog post by… Read More

September 8, 2024 @ 9:40 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Smartkarma, a Singapore-based global investment intelligence platform, has acquired Helixtap, a global commodities alternative data and insights platform, in a strategic move to enhance its market presence and proprietary data services. The acquisition marks a significant milestone in Smartkarma’s efforts to broaden its coverage across… Read More

September 6, 2024 @ 12:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic, a global online investment ecosystem, is boosting its offerings once again by offering the ability to invest in films. While many platforms have periodically listed securities tied to the movie and video industry, it seems that Republic is taking a more dedicated approach to… Read More

September 5, 2024 @ 11:32 am By JD Alois  |  

StartEngine, one of the largest online investment platforms in the US, is considering its next self-crowdfunding round utilizing the Reg A+ securities exemption. Under the exemption, an issuer may raise up to $75 million from both Accredited and Non Accredited investors. According to the platform,… Read More

September 5, 2024 @ 11:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a $3.9 million settlement with crypto trading platform Robinhood Crypto, LLC for failing to allow customers to withdraw their cryptocurrency from their Robinhood accounts from 2018 to 2022, and for “failing to fully disclose aspects of its trading and… Read More

September 4, 2024 @ 8:01 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Alpaca explains in a blog post that individual retirement arrangements (IRAs) are tax advantaged retirement accounts available for individuals earning income in the U.S. These accounts offer significant tax benefits which “incentivize individuals to save long term for retirement.” These associated incentives often lead to… Read More

September 3, 2024 @ 11:00 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Linas Agro and HeavyFinance will convert 300.000 ha of agricultural land to regenerative farming. One of the largest agribusiness companies in the Baltics, AB Linas Agro, has “become the exclusive representative of the HeavyFinance Carbon Farming Program in Lithuania.” Together, the companies aim to reduce… Read More

September 3, 2024 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Tokeny, a top European tokenization platform, has revealed a partnership with ShipFinex. According to a note from the firm, the two are collaborating on ship ownership that is said to transform “the way maritime assets are tokenized and managed.” Tokeny has largely focused on digital… Read More

September 3, 2024 @ 9:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Robo.cash has shared its latest August highlights. The investment platform is reporting fairly steady summer activity. The Robocash team noted in a blog post that they’re highlighting key developments of August and bid farewell to summer. It may not have been filled with standout events… Read More

September 3, 2024 @ 8:57 am By Omar Faridi  |  

In August, the total interest paid to PeerBerry investors exceeded €35 million (totaling €35 255 302). Last month, PeerBerry investors have reportedly “received €908,061 in interest.” PeerBerry investors funded €46 million in loans last month, which “is 5% fewer than in July, as the loan… Read More

September 3, 2024 @ 6:28 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Bondora Group has shared their comprehensive 2023 Financial Results. They are pleased to report Bondora Group’s 2023 financial results, “with the greatest highlight being their seventh consecutive year of profitability.” Last year was a prosperous chapter in their financial journey, showcasing “what’s possible when… Read More

August 31, 2024 @ 6:12 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brite Payments, a provider of open banking-based instant payments, announced that SAVR, one of Sweden’s most innovative investment platforms, has integrated Brite Instant Payments, enabling customers to make larger direct money transfers into their accounts both quickly and securely. SAVR is a Swedish fund trading… Read More