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Anchorage Digital, Black Rifle Coffee to Testify at Debanking Hearing Held by Senate Banking Committee

The Senate Banking Committee has posted its list of witnesses for next week’s hearing on the Debanking that took place during the Biden Administration. The following individuals will be sharing their experiences in regard to losing access to the banking system: Nathan McCauley, CEO &… Read More

Silicon Valley’s Nisum Explains How to Address Peru’s Demand for Digital Transformation in Finance

Nisum, a Silicon Valley-based technology consulting partner, made a strategic move to expand its global footprint with a new business hub in Lima, Peru. This marks a significant milestone for the company and is a major boost for LatAm technology. Nisum’s expansion highlights the importance… Read More

OurCrowd Recognized as Most Active Venture Investor in Israel, Once Again: 68 Exits to Date

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

CfPA Advocates for Reg CF Tax Exemption: Targeting Resources to Unleash Market Prosperity (TRUMP) Jobs Act

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

ICAN Founder Nick Morgan Shares What Needs to be Fixed at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

ICAN, or Investors Choice Advocates Network, is a non-profit that advocates on behalf of underserved investors and those individuals deemed to be unfairly targeted by the Securities and Exchange Commission. ICAN supports investors’ rights, which sometimes suffer from too much government and too little freedom…. Read More

Andreessen Horowitz Crypto (a16zcrypto) Exits UK Market to Focus on US, Wants Reg CF Updated to Support Crypto

Andreessen Horowitz’s crypto business, or a16zcrypto, is exiting the UK market. a16z opened its London office in 2023, intending to create a Crypto Startup School accelerator program. Via X, Anthony Albanese, head of crypto at a16z, said that while they are excited about crypto development in… Read More

Digital Asset Insiders Comment on Trump Executive Order Supporting Crypto

Yesterday, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order supporting digital asset development. The order seeks to ensure US leadership in digital financial technology. A working group will soon be established chaired by the White House AI & Crypto Czar, David Sacks, and include the Secretary of… Read More

Executive Order Signed to Maintain US Leadership in Artificial Intelligence (AI)

President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order today that aims to keep the US at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI) development. The EO revokes “certain existing AI policies and directives” that have been deemed to undermine AI innovation. The goal is to clear a… Read More

As Predicted, Wealthy Flee the UK Due to Higher Taxes, Labour Expected to Reverse Non-Dom Assault

The wealthy are easy targets for simple minds. The mantra of “paying their fair share” plays to the masses who want someone else to foot the bill for government services. The same wealthy tend to invest and spend, supporting businesses both old and new. Yet,… Read More

Former Attorney at the Department of Justice Criminal Division Comments on SEC’s Move to Support Crypto Innovation

The new Trump administration has moved quickly to reverse the Biden administration’s anti-digital asset innovation policies. This week, Commissioner Mark Uyeda was selected as the acting Chair of the SEC. His first act was to create a Crypto Task Force led by Commissioner Hester Peirce,… Read More

Acting SEC Chairman Immediately Creates Crypto Task Force

Following the SEC debacle in regulating crypto under the direction of Chairman Gary Gensler, acting SEC Chair Mark Uyeda has announced a new Crypto Task Force. Uyeda was just announced as the temporary Chair to lead the Commission. Following his selection, Acting Chair Uyeda said… Read More

Bitcoin Adoption: Italy’s Intesa Sanpaolo Acquires 11 Bitcoin (BTC) Valued at $1 Million

Italy’s largest bank has embraced Bitcoin, which may be considered a key milestone in financial evolution. In a significant development for crypto adoption, Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest banking group, has recently acquired 11 BTC worth €1 million, marking the first instance of an Italian bank… Read More

Tokenization Platform Centrifuge Comments on MiCA and EU Crypto Rules, Expectations for the US

MiCA, or markets in crypto markets regulation, aims to create bright-line rules in Europe to enable digital asset innovation. While not regulating digital securities, MiCA covers just about everything else, including stablecoin regulation. The EU wants to encourage the development of new products and services… Read More

Global Fintech Funding Tanked 20% in 2024, UK Not Spared as Funding Declines 37%

It’s been a tough few years with challenging inflation, high interest rates, and tepid capital markets. While there are many indications the world has turned the corner, for Fintechs and access to capital, 2024 was a dismal year. Innovate Finance, a UK association that advocates… Read More

Here is the EU Crowdfunding Report from ESMA

The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published a report addressing crowdfunding in the EU. Not too long ago, the EU approved new rules addressing online capital formation. European Crowdfunding Service Provider regulation (ECSPR) allows a platform approved by the relevant authority in its home… Read More

David Duccini, CEO and Founder of Silicon Prairie, Explains Why He Canceled Funding Portal Status, Expectations for Crowdfunding Industry

Recently, CI reported that Silicon Prairie had exited its status as a Funding Portal. A Funding Portal is a relatively new FINRA-regulated intermediary created under the JOBS Act of 2012. Initially viewed as a path for firms to issue securities under Reg CF, most Funding… Read More

Republic and Hamilton Lane to Bring Blockchain-based Assets to Retail Investors

Republic, the largest securities crowdfunding platform in the world, has partnered with Hamilton Lane (Nasdaq: HLNE) to bring digital assets to retail investors. Hamilton Lane is a large private-markets investment firm with more than $947 billion in assets under management and supervision. The firm has… Read More

Investment Crowdfunding Report Provides Update on Reg CF, Reg A

Kingscrowd, a data specialist in the securities crowdfunding sector, has provided some data on 2024 activity. While not including Reg D 506c, which is almost impossible to track, Kingscrowd shares information on Reg A and Reg CF, which are available to both Accredited and non-accredited… Read More

EU: Instant Payments Rules Gradually Come Into Effect

EU instant payment rules are going into effect. An X by the Financial Stability Financial Services and Capital Markets Union Directorate noted the rollout today, stating: “Today our instant payments rules will gradually start to come into effect, allowing you to receive money in seconds… Read More

The Jifiti Group CEO Comments on How Lenders Can Create Financing Offerings that Resonate with Consumers’ Preferences

As US consumers had prepared to spend an estimated $18.5 billion on BNPL services this holiday, banks had faced a crucial challenge: how can they offer flexible lending without contributing to worsening debt cycles? With over 10 years of experience in the Fintech world, and… Read More

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