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In the first half of 2026, Indonesia's Financial Services Authority (OJK) blocked 1,218 illegal financial entities, with 951 of them being online loan (P2P lending) platforms. Illegal investments and pawnshops were also targeted. The OJK received over 22,000 complaints related to these illegal entities during the period.
The Rideau Hall Foundation's crowdfunding campaign for restoring 24 Sussex Drive has attracted 2,065 donors, raising $461,822 toward a $50 million target. The campaign, launched in June, aims to fund the renovation of the prime minister's official residence. The foundation has published a donor list and set a maximum donation limit of $5 million. The project also includes a national design competition.
Jean Lassalle has announced the launch of a crowdfunding campaign to support his potential candidacy in the 2027 French presidential election. The former MP aims to raise at least 100,000 euros to fund campaign preparations and initial expenses. Lassalle emphasizes relying on supporter donations rather than traditional political financing.
FANDOM, a project by Musicow and Roc Nation Distribution, has released its third single, 'Distant Lover' by JIHYO and Shenseea, allowing fans to purchase royalty shares through a regulated crowdfunding platform. Previous releases have demonstrated strong streaming and social media engagement. The model offers fans a pro rata claim on future royalty income, marking a shift in music investment opportunities.
West Midlands-based Tharos has closed a successful crowdfunding campaign on Republic Europe, raising £176,052 from 62 investors and exceeding its £165,000 target. The funds will support the company's expansion into the canine supplements market and further growth in the UK, EU, and US. Tharos specializes in animal gut health products and operates a subscription model with over 2,500 customers.
A new report shows Swiss marketplace lending volumes rose 4.4% in 2025 to CHF 22.4 billion, with real estate crowdlending and online mortgage platforms as key growth drivers. Real estate loans surged 38% year-over-year, while online mortgage volumes reached CHF 7.7 billion. The sector is expected to benefit from regulatory changes and banking consolidation.
Hill Road Pictures is raising funds for 'So I’m the Crazy One,' an R-rated comedy, through an equity crowdfunding campaign. The project features a unique ownership model involving investors, producers, and cast, and leverages both Reg D and Reg CF fundraising. As of July 2026, the campaign has raised $810,000 of its $2 million goal. The film aims to combine content creator casting with direct audience participation.
Tatleaux Brown Mills Landfill Solar is raising funds via Honeycomb for a 1.8 MW community solar project in New Jersey. The campaign seeks between $50,000 and $500,000, offering a 10% interest rate over three years. The project aims to serve low and moderate-income subscribers and is expected to begin commercial operation by the end of 2026. Early construction is underway.
Rockwells Gas & Mercantile is raising funds on the Vicinity platform with a $4.5 million valuation. The campaign, based in Gainesboro, Tennessee, has secured $48,000 in commitments toward a minimum target of $350,000 and a maximum of $1.24 million. The offering closes on July 29, 2026, and funds will be used for infrastructure, remodeling, and working capital.
Vastnaut held a three-day Demo Day in Los Angeles, allowing supporters to test its AI-powered 4x4 exoskeleton while its Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign remains active. Attendees experienced the product's features firsthand, with positive feedback on its performance and design. The company plans to continue its demo tour in other cities to build trust and momentum for the ongoing campaign.
BackaBuddy reported over 52,000 crowdfunding campaigns launched in the first six months of 2026, a significant increase from the previous year. Medical and health-related campaigns remain the most common, driven by economic pressures and the platform's shift to a 0% fee model. The platform highlights evolving uses of crowdfunding in South Africa and ongoing demand for urgent financial support.
Osaka-based payments firm Zentoshin collapsed, leaving 63 creditors with claims totaling $709 million. Among them, Bankers Co., a Tokyo-based loan crowdfunding platform, is owed about ¥2.1 billion. The platform managed funds that lent to Zentoshin, and warns that individual investors could face losses if recoveries are insufficient. Regulators are reviewing lender due diligence.
