Tagged: cfpa

August 17, 2026 @ 3:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA) has issued a statement on the NetCapital (NASDAQ:NCPL) fraud allegations. As was recently reported, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed fraud charges alleging that NetCapital improperly recorded $14 million in revenue from consulting by John Fanning, a member of the Advisory… Read More

August 17, 2026 @ 10:36 am By JD Alois  |  

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) has posted an annual report on best practices for online capital formation under Regulation CF (Reg CF), specifically addressing Form C-AR. Reg CF is a securities exemption that allows issuers to raise up to $5 million in an online solicitation… Read More

July 24, 2026 @ 11:30 am By JD Alois  |  

The Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Event of the Year Join us at the CfPA 2026 Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit, where industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators come together to shape the future of capital markets. Experience insightful discussions, strategic networking, and powerful conversations, driving the evolution of… Read More

May 13, 2026 @ 12:31 pm By JD Alois  |  

The US Department of Labor has proposed a new regulation that aims to make it easier for 401(k) plan fiduciaries to include alternative assets such as private equity, venture capital, crypto, real estate, and more in participant-directed retirement plans. This includes online capital formation, securities… Read More

October 24, 2025 @ 5:20 pm By JD Alois  |  

SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce attended the CfPA Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit this week, sharing insight into the regulatory environment at the Commission. One of the topics the Commissioner discussed was the advent of “Mirror Tokens.” Mirror Tokens are assets that are designed to reflect the… Read More

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

May 29, 2025 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Coalition for Crowdfunding American Jobs and Prosperity (CCAJP) has issued a statement slamming the “Big Beautiful Bill,” the tax and budget legislation that was recently approved by the House of Representatives. The CCAJP members include the Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA) as well as industry… Read More

January 28, 2025 @ 12:28 pm By JD Alois  |  

The CfPA, or the Crowdfunding Professionals Association, is touting potential legislation aiming to boost the utilization and benefits of Reg CF or Regulation Crowdfunding. The proposed legislation, supported by the Coalition for Crowdfunding American Jobs and Prosperity (CCAJP); the Targeting Resources to Unleash Market Prosperity… Read More

November 28, 2024 @ 12:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

  Last month, at the CfPA [Crowdfunding Professionals Association] Summit, a presentation was delivered that highlighted the demand and need for access to capital and the growing sector of online capital formation. Investment crowdfunding mainly covers three separate securities exemptions in the US. Reg D… Read More

October 22, 2024 @ 3:08 pm By Michael Wong  |  

The Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA) has commenced its highly anticipated 2024 Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Industry and Leadership Summit in Washington, D.C., signaling a pivotal moment for the crowdfunding sector. The two-day event, held from October 22 to 23, aims to unite industry experts, business leaders,… Read More

May 20, 2024 @ 11:09 am By JD Alois  |  

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) has issued a Policy Platform containing eighteen recommendations for the investment crowdfunding industry. The CfPA believes the recommendations will help to fuel the growth of online capital formation using the Reg CF securities exemption. Brian Christie, the 2024 President of… Read More

February 26, 2024 @ 11:43 am By JD Alois  |  

The CfPA (Crowdfunding Professional Association ) Board of Directors has distributed a note on the adoption of its recommendations regarding best practices. According to the CfPA, the Board is now recommending that members use the term “Regulated Investment Crowdfunding.” President of CfPA Brian Christie issued… Read More

January 4, 2024 @ 2:11 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA) has announced new board members to start 2024. The new members include: Andrew Connor is the founder of the Center for Community Ownership, which works on community investment and community-owned enterprise projects across the United States. Andrew Stephenson has been… Read More

January 22, 2023 @ 10:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) has announced that Rebecca Kacaba, Etan Butler, and Andrew Savikas have agreed to join its board of directors. At the same time, the CfPA has revealed an updated strategic plan focused on the growth of the industry. Kacaba is the… Read More

May 5, 2021 @ 1:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Join the world’s top crowdfunding experts, sharing views on the rapidly developing industry. Successful entrepreneurs, crowdfunding software innovators, investors, venture capitalists, and financial regulators will join us as speakers at this CfPA event. Attendees will learn the latest investing trends, insights into SPVs, data on… Read More

January 16, 2018 @ 11:32 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) announced it has rebranded its knowledge-sharing platform as the Crowdfunding and Blockchain Expert Community Online (ECO), which will include blockchain, ICO/token experts and service providers. The announcement was reportedly made at the Digital Asset Investment Forum 2018 in New York City…. Read More

July 18, 2017 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

OTC Markets Group Inc. (OTCQX: OTCM) has announced that Jason Paltrowitz, Executive Vice President of Corporate Services, has joined the Board of Directors of the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA). In his role at OTC Markets Group, Paltrowitz is responsible for managing the firm’s Corporate Services business. OTC… Read More

May 12, 2017 @ 10:20 am By JD Alois  |  

The merger between the Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates (CFIRA) and the Crowdfunding Professional Association is reportedly on hold. A merger between the two entities was publicly announced by a CFPA representative at an event in Washington, DC earlier this month. The announcement was followed by an email… Read More

April 20, 2017 @ 8:38 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CFPA) announced on Thursday the launch its new Crowdfunding Expert Community Online (ECOTM), a knowledge-sharing platform connecting crowdfunding professionals with entrepreneurs, investors and others seeking relevant, experienced guidance. The launch reportedly debuted in conjunction with CFPA’s 4th annual Crowdfinance Summit held… Read More

July 18, 2016 @ 5:51 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, CrowdfundX announced its CEO and founder, Darren Marble, has been selected to join Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) board of directors. This news comes just a few months after the CfPA expanded the board from 3 to 13 members. The CfPA is an advocacy group… Read More