Tagged: nick morgan

April 9, 2025 @ 12:21 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) is criticizing FINRA for an unnecessary delay in dealing with an application filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. FINRA is a non-governmental regulator which has broad oversight over the securities industry. ICAN states that client Entrex Carbon Market,… Read More

March 10, 2025 @ 10:19 am By Nick Morgan  |  

In an era when public market listings continue to decline, and private capital dominates growth financing, the mechanism by which companies go public deserves fresh scrutiny. University of Kansas Law Professor Alexander Platt has provided precisely that in his groundbreaking paper, “Rethinking the IPO Bureaucracy…. Read More

February 20, 2025 @ 4:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Accredited Investor definition is one of the most obtuse rules enforced by the Securities and Exchange Commission. In place for decades, the rule defines who can participate in certain private securities offerings. Broadly speaking, an individual is deemed Accredited if they earn over $200,000… Read More

January 27, 2025 @ 1:19 pm By JD Alois  |  

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

January 7, 2025 @ 12:31 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

  In a recent Capital Ideas interview, Rialto Markets CEO Shari Noonan shared insights on the transformation of private market investing, highlighting how retail investor participation and blockchain technology are reshaping capital formation. Speaking with hosts Nick Morgan, co-founder of the Investor Choice Advocates Network… Read More

December 30, 2024 @ 1:28 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

Accredited Investor: Using the Series 65 to Become Accredited. In late 2020, over lunch with a friend, Nathan Leung discovered an unexpected path to becoming an accredited investor – one that didn’t require the traditional $200,000 annual income or $1 million net worth. Thanks to… Read More

December 6, 2024 @ 12:51 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

In the latest episode of Capital Ideas, hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright of the Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) sat down with Jim Row, founder and managing partner of Entoro, a technology-enabled investment bank specializing in alternative assets. During the discussion, Row shared his… Read More

November 25, 2024 @ 10:56 am By Nick Morgan  |  

Jennifer Schulp from the Cato Institute on Financial Services and Regulation In a recent episode of Capital Ideas, Nick Morgan and Dara Albright of the Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) welcomed Jennifer Schulp, Director of Financial Regulation Studies at the Cato Institute. Schulp, co-author of Financing Opportunity: How… Read More

November 12, 2024 @ 10:30 am By JD Alois  |  

The Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) has filed a petition with the courts to compel the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to act on a ruling that is said to be harming a client due to an extensive delay. ICAN, a non-profit law firm, and its… Read More

November 11, 2024 @ 12:12 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

 Bridging Traditional Finance and Crypto In the rapidly evolving world of digital finance, the lines between traditional finance (TradFi) and decentralized finance (DeFi) blur more each day. Enter George Kushner, founder and CEO of H2cryptO, a next-generation cryptocurrency exchange. His vision? To harmonize the robust… Read More

October 10, 2024 @ 9:00 am By Nick Morgan  |  

“… broadening the accredited investor pool could help minority founders who may not have wealthy networks but could benefit from smaller investments from a more extensive base of contributors.” In a recent episode of Capital Ideas, hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright welcomed Jasmin Sethi,… Read More

October 4, 2024 @ 12:34 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

“Bitcoin-related ventures have the potential to generate life-changing returns,” -Mike Jarmuz In a recent episode of the Capital Ideas podcast, co-hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright interviewed Mike Jarmuz, founder of Lightning Ventures and CEO of Thunder Funder. As the largest Bitcoin-focused angel investing network, Lightning Ventures… Read More

September 20, 2024 @ 9:38 am By JD Alois  |  

ICAN, or the Investors Choice Advocacy Network, is reporting its first legal victory over the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Founded by attorney Nick Morgan, ICAN is “dedicated to serving as a legal advocate and voice for small investors and entrepreneurs whose efforts are too often… Read More

September 13, 2024 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

An Interview with Joseph Abboud of DreamLoad Ventures In the current episode of the Capital Ideas podcast from Investor Choice Advocates Network, co-hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright interviewed Joseph Abboud of DreamLoad Ventures, a nonprofit think tank, incubator, and accelerator focused on supporting underrepresented… Read More

August 7, 2024 @ 10:44 am By Nick Morgan  |  

Unlocking Capital Markets with Tokenization and ATS: An Interview with Brian Anderson, CEO of Raze Finance In the most recent episode of Capital Ideas, Nick Morgan and Dara Albright, board members of Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN), hosted Brian Anderson, CEO of Raze Finance. The… Read More

July 3, 2024 @ 9:14 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

Capital Ideas podcast hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright had an insightful discussion with Etan Butler, Chairman of Dalmore Group, a leading crowdfunding platform that has raised over $1.5 billion for businesses through JOBS Act exemptions. Dalmore Group has particularly excelled in Regulation A (Reg… Read More

June 27, 2024 @ 11:43 am By JD Alois  |  

The Investor Choice Advocates Network (ICAN) has issued a statement pertaining to the US Supreme Court’s decision issued today regarding SEC v. Jarkesy. The Supreme Court has ruled that when the Securities and Exchange Commission seeks civil penalties against a defendant for securities fraud, the… Read More

June 24, 2024 @ 3:38 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

In a recent episode of Capital Ideas, hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright interviewed Jonathan Dunsmoor, a recovering securities attorney and the Chief Development Officer of The Blue Rock Organization, a company leveraging blockchain innovation to democratize economic opportunities. Dunsmoor highlighted, for example, how blockchain… Read More

June 11, 2024 @ 9:41 am By Nick Morgan  |  

Navigating the Future of Innovation with Lou Kerner: Insights from CryptoOracle Collective In a recent episode of Capital Ideas, hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright welcomed Lou Kerner, founder of the CryptoOracle Collective and Crypto Mondays. The discussion delved into the challenges and opportunities facing… Read More

April 1, 2024 @ 4:05 pm By Nick Morgan  |  

Rebecca Kacaba, CEO and co-founder of DealMaker, a prominent capital-raising platform, was welcomed by Capital Ideas co-hosts Nick Morgan and Dara Albright.  With her extensive experience spanning over 25 years in the capital markets, Kacaba delved into the challenges faced by smaller issuers and investors in… Read More