Boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and DJ Khaled Settle Charges with SEC Regarding ICO Promotions

November 29, 2018 @ 6:46 pm By JD Alois |

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has settled charges against two high-profile initial coin offering (ICO) promoters. Music producer DJ Khaled and boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. were cited for failing to disclose they were remunerated for promoting ICOs via their social media channels. The SEC… Read More

Pitfalls for Funding Platforms Continuing to Raise Capital over the Internet under Rule 506(b)

October 19, 2017 @ 8:00 pm By Scott Andersen |

Even with the flexibility provided to Regulation D private placement offerings by Title II of the JumpStart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) data has consistently shown that most Regulation D offerings continue to raise capital under traditional Rule 506(b). … Read More

The Psychology of Crowdfunding

July 23, 2017 @ 6:38 pm By Howard Sherman |

Working with crowdfunders for nearly five years we’ve seen and heard almost everything. While I could write a book – or perhaps even a series of books – on all the different experiences, observations and encounters I’ve accumulated over time – I’m writing this article… Read More

How to Blow Your Regulation Crowdfunding Offering: Advertising and Promoters

July 9, 2017 @ 12:37 pm By Jonathan Nieh |

Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), which allows for true equity crowdfunding by small businesses and start-ups, has been in effect for over a year now. The amount of capital raised since Reg CF was launched last year has been steadily increasing as well as the number… Read More

Commercial for YayYo Reg A+ Crowdfunding “IPO” Offer May Push Promotion Too Far

May 14, 2017 @ 5:44 pm By JD Alois |

Earlier this month I was running CNBC in the background and a commercial came up that caused me to pause. On the screen was a besuited old white male pitching the next great investment. Coming off a bit like a used-car salesman, I learned later… Read More

RealtyMogul Names Amy Wu Vice President of Residential Finance

October 22, 2015 @ 1:46 pm By Samantha Hurst |

On Thursday, online marketplace for real estate investing, RealtyMogul, announced the promotion of Amy Wu to Vice President of Residential Finance. In this new role, Wu will be responsible for overseeing all residential sales and the company’s operations team in Irvine, Calif. Jilliene Helman, CEO of RealtyMogul,… Read More