Navigating a Fair Future: Crypto, Crowdfunding, and Regulatory Clarity?
In a statement published February 4th titled “The Journey Begins,” SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, as the newly appointed SEC Crypto Task Force leader, compares the SEC’s past crypto regulation to a chaotic road trip and expresses her desire to create a clearer, more practical regulatory framework.
She also asserts that the Commission will uphold its authority and enforce regulations without being pressured or overridden. From the statement:
“Third, the Task Force wants to travel to a destination where people have great freedom to experiment and build interesting things, and which will not be a haven for fraudsters. One of the reasons the U.S. capital markets are so robust, efficient, and effective is that we have rules designed to protect investors and the integrity of the marketplace, and we enforce those rules. We do not tolerate liars, cheaters, and scammers.”
“Where Congress has directed the Commission to impose requirements on ...more
2025 Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Industry Outlook Survey
For the first time ever, we're thrilled to announce that our 2025 State of the Industry Report will be available for free,! This 150-page report provides unparalleled insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in investment crowdfunding.
Here’s the best part: Survey participants will be the first to receive this comprehensive report—before anyone else.
Your voice matters. By completing our quick survey, you’ll:
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Contribute to shaping the future of investment crowdfunding.
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Gain exclusive early access to the 2025 report.
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Help us uncover actionable insights for the industry.
Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make an impact and receive the industry’s most valuable resource for free.
All responses are confidential and reported in aggregate. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete.
Thank you for helping shape the future of crowdfunding!
The survey deadline is January 25, 2025.
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Targeting Resources to Unleash Market Prosperity (TRUMP) Jobs Act
Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA)
Key provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), signed into law by former President Donald Trump in December 2017 are set to expire at the end of 2025 unless extended or modified by Congress. A new tax bill is likely to be enacted.
Background
The passage of the bipartisan JOBS Act ushered in Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and since May of 2016, over 8,500 companies or investment campaigns have raised over $2.2B in capital from more than 2 million ordinary Americans – typically in amounts averaging $1,400 per investment. Only US companies can raise funds using Regulation Crowdfunding and these companies demonstrate remarkable resilience and durability, with failure rates below 10% - far lower than the 75% failure rate of VC-backed startups and the 50% failure rate for small businesses (as reported by BLS over a five-year period). Over $7.5B in economic activity has been generated which has created or supported over 400,000 jobs. Successfully funded companies across all 50...more
CfPA Highlights Achievement and Innovation at Inaugural Industry Awards Ceremony
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Rose Kauzeni
Community Coordinator
Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA)
Email: coordinator@cfpa.org
Website: https://CfPA.org
CfPA Highlights Achievement and Innovation at Inaugural Industry Awards Ceremony
Leading voice of the Regulated Investment Crowdfunding industry announces winners of industry awards following a successful 2024 Washington D.C. Summit
Washington, D.C. (October 24, 2024) The Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) is pleased to announce the winners of the inaugural CfPA Industry Awards, presented at the end of the CfPA hosted and organized Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit 2024. This prestigious event celebrated the most innovative minds and impactful projects shaping the future of the regulated investment crowdfunding industry.
The awards honor excellence across five key categories, highlighting success stories and pioneers driving positive change in the sector.
1: Social Impact Award (Ti...more
SEC Commissioner Hester M. Peirce to speak at CfPA Summit
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The Secret to Successful Impact Crowdfunding Campaigns, According to Expert Jason Fishman
This post was originally published on Superpowers for Good by @Devin Thorpe.
In This Episode, I Uncover @Jason Fishman ’s Insight on How to Drive Traffic to Your Reg CF Campaign and Why Social Proof Is Key to Success
Devin: What's your superpower?
Jason: I think it's around getting people excited.
In today’s episode of Superpowers for Good, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jason Fishman, Co-Founder and CEO of Digital Niche Agency (DNA), as well as the host of the "Test. Optimize. Scale." podcast. Jason shared invaluable insights into what it takes to market a regulated investment crowdfunding campaign successfully.
One key takeaway from our discussion is how critical it is to drive enough traffic to your campaign page. Jason pointed out that many founders believe that simply launching their offering will magically bring investors to their door. The truth, as he explained, is far from that. "You probably need 50,000 visitors per million dollars raised on a Reg CF," Jason said, emphas...more
CfPA Regulated Investment Crowdfunding and Leadership Summit 2024 - Detailed Agenda
Day 1 (10/22: Tues.) : Advocacy Visits & Pre-event Reception
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10:00 AM - 5:30 Advocacy Meetings
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Capitol Hill + Regulator visits CfPA members registered for the Summit may be eligible to attend some of the advocacy meetings. |
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5:30-8:00 PM Cocktail Reception |
Sunset Cocktail Reception Top of the Town - Top Floor and Rooftop (1400 14th Street North, Arlington, VA) (Streaming Music by DJ Scott McIntyre)
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Day 2 (10/23: Wed.) : Conference and Summit
Venue: Top of the Town (Top Floor 1400 14th Street North, Arlington, VA)
“One of the most magnificent views in Washington”
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Announcement: CfPA Industry Awards Ceremony (Industry Summit 10/23/2024)
We are excited to announce the CfPA Industry Awards Ceremony, which will take place during the CfPA Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit on October 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C. This prestigious event will celebrate the brightest minds and most innovative projects in the regulated investment crowdfunding industry.
Join us as we honor excellence across five key award categories:
- The Rocket Launch Award: From Zero to $4.5 Million (in 180 Days or Less) – Celebrating an explosive Reg CF debut that demonstrates rapid success and momentum.
- The Cool Innovator Award: Honoring groundbreaking first-of-a-kind (FOAK) or eco-friendly projects that set a new standard for sustainability and a greener planet (Reg CF or Reg A).
- The Trailblazer Award: Recognizing pioneers in crowdfunding infrastructure development who are paving the way for the future of Reg CF and Reg A.
- The CfPA Pay it Forward Award: Celebrating a CfPA member or partner who embodies the spirit of generosity and leadershi
