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Vietnam has initiated a five-year pilot program to regulate the issuance and trading of tokenized real-world assets, backed by new laws and government resolutions. The framework restricts offerings to foreign investors initially and sets high capital and security requirements for platform operators. The pilot aims to move activity from offshore to licensed domestic platforms, with enforcement phased in over time.
Republic Europe has announced a secondary offering allowing investors to purchase shares of Mercury, a San Francisco-based neobank, via its platform. The offering enables broader access to shares of the private fintech, which recently received conditional approval to operate as a bank. Mercury serves over 300,000 customers and was last valued at $5.2 billion. The shares are made available through an SPV structure.
Iran's crowdfunding sector has grown rapidly, with 955 companies raising over 41 trillion tomans via 2,401 projects since 2020/21. The number of active platforms increased from 5 to 76, and average project returns rose to 45% by spring 2026. The market remains concentrated in Tehran Province, with food products attracting the most funding.
Outstanding P2P lending balances in Indonesia grew 25.88% year-on-year to Rp 105.14 trillion ($6.61 billion) by June 2026, with active borrower accounts rising to 26.91 million. Regulators and experts warn of transparency risks, including hidden fees and front-loaded repayments. New consumer protection rules aim to address these issues as the sector becomes a key credit channel.
Flow Capital saw its shares rise 7.14% on 31 August 2026 following a quarterly update showing growth in loan interest, royalty income, and free cash flow. The company accelerated portfolio deployment after a period of limited new investments and announced a new investment in a payments technology firm. Flow Capital provides venture debt and selective equity to growth businesses in Canada, the US, and the UK.
Ponda has secured €1.6 million (US$1.86 million) through a crowdfunding campaign, surpassing its €230,000 target with 256 investors. The funds will support the expansion of broadleaf cattail cultivation on restored wetlands for renewable insulation material production. The campaign follows a significant grant and has attracted interest from sustainable fashion brands.
Fremantle Seaweed, a Western Australian startup, secured $4 million in seed funding from angel investors and equity crowdfunding to develop its Asparagopsis-based cattle feed supplement. The company also received a $4 million government grant and a licence from FutureFeed to supply the product across Australia. The funding supports expansion of its ocean farming and processing facilities.
A large-scale fundraising campaign for Manushree, a child in Tripura needing urgent medical treatment, has sparked public debate over the transparency of collected funds and their usage. Donors and social media users are demanding clear accounting of donations and expenditures. Allegations of mismanagement and lack of official updates have intensified scrutiny. Authorities have yet to intervene or provide verified financial statements.
Oshi and Harmony Baby Nutrition received top honors at the SuperCrowd26 Live Pitch, an investment crowdfunding competition. Oshi won the Judges’ Choice Award, while Harmony Baby Nutrition secured the audience-voted SuperCrowd Award. The event highlighted both expert and crowd perspectives in evaluating impact-driven startups. Both companies have active investment offerings.
A new report forecasts the global crowdfunding market will grow from USD 25.72 billion in 2026 to USD 96.40 billion by 2035, driven by digital platform adoption, blockchain-based tokenization, and regulatory changes. The study highlights rapid expansion across equity, debt, reward, and donation models, with North America and Europe leading in market share. Key platforms and emerging trends are also analyzed.
The Saudi Central Bank has licensed Jeel Pay to offer buy-now-pay-later services and Mansat Hima for Financing to operate in debt-based crowdfunding. These approvals are part of ongoing efforts to expand digital financial services and strengthen regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia. The new licenses reflect the Kingdom's push for financial inclusion and innovation under Vision 2030.
Haloje, a delivery and e-hailing platform targeting suburban areas in Malaysia and Indonesia, has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on Ata Plus to raise up to RM2 million for business expansion. The campaign offers 11.76% equity and sets a minimum investment of RM100. Funds will support regional growth, technology development, and platform enhancements. The campaign closes in May 2027.
