It likely will not be long before the first enforcement action against a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) issuer is announced by the Securities and Exchange Commission. Many NFTs will be deemed to be securities, and therefore, a compliant means of satisfying both Federal and State securities laws is required.

NFTs are one of the hottest new technology trends of this year. An NFT—or Non-Fungible Token—is a digital certificate, typically encrypted and...

What are SCOR offerings and why does every Funding Portal operator need to know about them? Join us to find out more.

The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) is a 501 (c)(6) nonprofit trade group that was established shortly after the signing of the Jumpstart Our Business Startup Act (“JOBS Act”) on April 5, 2012. The CfPA is dedicated to equitably representing the Crowdfunding industry and supporting the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) during the rule making period while providing the industry with education, professional networking opportunities and the tools necessary to cultivate a balanced and healthy ecosystem that will accelerate capital formation and ensure investor protection. CfPA committees are pillars of the organization. Each year our committees plan and sponsor educational and social events, produce newsletters, and attract new members to the organization. Committee participation is available only to CfPA members, and is seen as the clear path to leadership roles, including election to the board of directors and executive committee; committees typically meet twice monthly. Get involved and develop your skills and network by volunteering for CfPA committees. The following committees are looking for your commitment and engagement: Education & Training; Conferences & Outreach; Member Engagement. After registering as a Member of the CfPA, email info@CfPA.org and let us know which committee you are interested in joining, and we’ll be in touch.

Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA), a research and advisory group tracking online capital formation under Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) in the US, is reporting that since the industry launched over $1.1 billion has been invested for firms issuing securities under the exemption.

Australian consumers have invested tens of millions in early-stage start-ups since the practice was approved in 2018, but experts advise caution

AMA - How Fintech is transforming Liquidity for Private Capital Markets

The deal follows the failed merger of Seedrs and Crowcube following intervention from the UK regulator earlier this year.

AMA - How Fintech is transforming Liquidity for Private Capital Markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) amended and expanded its capital raising rules for Regulation Crowdfunding (“Regulation CF”) in...