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Mina Ichikawa launched Mimirin, a shop in Kyoto that transforms traditional kimono into teddy bears, after raising over 550,000 yen through a successful crowdfunding campaign. The campaign exceeded its 500,000-yen target, enabling the opening of the store in Gion. Each bear is crafted from unique kimono fabrics, preserving cultural motifs and symbolism.
Yodl, a Norfolk-based ski travel company, has entered liquidation owing over £220,000 to creditors. The company previously raised £770,000 from 450 investors through a Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign in January 2021. Despite initial growth and support, Yodl was unable to recover from pandemic-related setbacks. Shareholders, including Crowdcube, are expected to lose their investments.
Redditch-based foodtech startup Ample has exceeded its £244,722 crowdfunding target, raising £248,092 from 100 investors on Republic Europe. The company transforms surplus British farm produce into meal components for the UK public sector, supporting ESG goals. Ample is backed by up to £500,000 from Oakland International and is in talks with major procurement partners to scale its zero-waste food solutions.
Rentberry is close to reaching the $5 million maximum allowed under Reg CF on Republic, having raised $4.98 million from 838 investors with 15 days remaining. The company is issuing common stock to support growth and plans a future $15 million round before a 2027 IPO. Rentberry has previously raised over $40 million in venture capital and through earlier crowdfunding rounds.
Galaxy Digital's head of research, Alex Thorn, estimates just a 10% probability that the CLARITY Act will pass into law, citing political gridlock as the main barrier. The Act would introduce comprehensive registration, licensing, and compliance requirements for digital asset service providers. The Senate is expected to vote on the bill by the end of the year, but bipartisan support remains uncertain.
Nigeria's Revenue Service has released its first comprehensive tax framework for virtual assets, classifying them into six categories and setting out compliance requirements for taxpayers and service providers. PwC Nigeria notes the guidelines provide clarity but highlight unresolved legal and practical issues, including enforcement gaps and ambiguities in tax collection. Virtual Asset Service Providers must now act as primary tax collectors.
The Crowdfunding Professionals Association (CfPA) has responded to SEC fraud allegations against NetCapital, a publicly traded crowdfunding platform. The SEC claims NetCapital improperly recorded $14 million in revenue through fraudulent consulting agreements. CfPA emphasized the importance of transparency and accountability in regulated investment crowdfunding. NetCapital is also struggling to maintain its Nasdaq listing.
Azerbaijan's parliament has approved a new legal framework for investment instruments, with the central bank set to finalize regulations for equity and debt-based crowdfunding within six months. The move is part of the country's broader strategy to diversify its economy beyond oil and foster a tech startup ecosystem. Officials hope these measures will attract both local and international investors.
The Indian government has advised that donations for Manashree Choudhury's SMA treatment be routed through its official digital crowdfunding portal for rare diseases. This portal, established under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, aims to ensure transparency and proper use of voluntary contributions. Concerns have been raised about unauthorised fundraising via personal accounts, prompting calls for stricter oversight.
ImpactGuru, an India-based crowdfunding platform, has expanded its services to make medical fundraising more accessible for families facing critical health expenses. The platform enables users to create campaigns, share their stories, and connect with donors. ImpactGuru reports assisting over 50,000 patients and offers digital tools to simplify campaign management. Its services also extend to nonprofit, education, and social causes.
The Welsh Senior Men's Hockey Team funded their World Cup participation through a successful crowdfunding campaign, compensating for a lack of government and institutional support. Players contributed personally and sought donations to cover travel and accommodation costs. The team continues to compete internationally despite financial and structural challenges.
Research on DonorsChoose.org shows that state-level ratification of the Every Student Succeeds Act led to an 11.9% rise in local donations and a 15.7% drop in nonlocal donations, resulting in an overall 8% decline in funds raised. The study highlights increased funding inequities for schools serving lower socioeconomic status students and suggests targeted interventions to address these effects.
