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The Anti-Money Laundering Authority’s first Roadshow Report reveals significant fragmentation in the EU’s approach to financial crime, with direct implications for crowdfunding platforms. The report stresses the need for robust, real-time AML/CFT monitoring and highlights upcoming regulatory changes under the 2024 EU reform package. Crowdfunding operators face increased scrutiny and must adapt to harmonised compliance standards.

Climatize, a Santa Cruz-based crowdfunding platform, has funded its 40th renewable energy project and raised over $18 million for initiatives nationwide. The platform enables individuals to invest in solar and other clean energy projects through microloans starting at $10. Since its 2023 launch, more than 4,300 investors have participated in funding projects across the U.S.

Rejuvenate Bio has raised more than $1.1 million on Wefunder for its gene therapy initiatives, surpassing its $500,000 goal. The campaign highlights the company’s focus on animal health as a path to human therapies, with support from major partners. The article also examines Republic’s mirror tokens, which have enabled retail investors to access pre-IPO shares in companies like SpaceX.