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Monetae has introduced Monetae Markets, enabling El Salvador-based investors to access tokenized US stocks and ETFs through Alpaca's brokerage infrastructure. The platform allows investments starting at five dollars and operates under El Salvador's digital asset regulatory framework. Alpaca handles custody and settlement of the underlying securities, while Monetae manages the digital asset layer and compliance.
Sonical, a healthtech company based in San Mateo, is running an equity crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder. The campaign is in the 'testing the waters' phase, with over $108,000 committed and a minimum investment of $500. Sonical offers an appable audio platform and has filed patents for over 1,000 innovations. Funds raised will support growth and expansion.
Studio Heartbreak's animated short 'The Lovers' has been released for free on YouTube following a $410,205 Kickstarter campaign supported by 7,625 backers. The film enjoyed a successful festival run, including screenings at Annecy and Fantasia, where it won the Gold Audience Award for Best Animated Short. The project highlights how crowdfunding can support independent animation and build an audience before release.
SPACES, a group chat platform for the LGBTQ+ community, has opened a crowdfunding campaign on WeFunder, allowing investments from $100. The campaign aims to raise up to $1 million and has already secured $500,000 in commitments. Notable investors include tech industry leaders and the founder of Hornet. Funds will support app development and marketing.
A new crowdfunding campaign has launched on the Zaar platform to support the return of Mellieħa to national league basketball. The initiative aims to raise funds to help the team rejoin competitive play. Details about the campaign's goals and progress are hosted on Zaar, a Malta-based crowdfunding platform.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has called for another parliamentary vote to override the president's veto of a crypto-assets market law, citing the widening Zondacrypto investigation and significant customer losses. The bill aims to align Poland with EU crypto regulations. Previous attempts to pass the law failed, leaving domestic platforms outside the EU licensing system. The Zondacrypto case has intensified political and regulatory pressure.
Ondo Finance has named Allison Parent, a veteran in global financial regulation, as its chief policy officer. Parent brings experience from the Global Financial Markets Association, Barclays, and the US Senate. Her role will focus on regulatory engagement as Ondo expands its tokenized asset offerings. The appointment reflects Ondo's shift toward shaping industry standards and legal frameworks.
The PackThera modular camera backpack, featuring AI-powered temperature control, has exceeded its Kickstarter crowdfunding target, reaching 103% funding with five days left in the campaign. The product offers rapid heating and cooling, modular storage, and waterproof construction. Early backers can still secure discounted pricing before the campaign closes.
Taylor Swift contributed $50,000 to a GoFundMe campaign supporting Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut mother injured while assisting at a roadside accident. The donation was accompanied by a message wishing the family well. Taunton has undergone multiple surgeries and faces a lengthy recovery. Swift's donation is expected to significantly aid the family's financial needs during this period.
Solar Development Group is raising funds on Climatize for a 929 kW rooftop community solar project in Landover, Maryland. The campaign aims to raise between $180,000 and $201,000 to support pre-construction development. The project will provide discounted solar energy to low- and moderate-income residents in Prince George’s County. As of now, $95,900 has been committed.
Fork n’ Film, an immersive dining experience company, is raising funds on Wefunder with a $30 million valuation cap. The campaign, currently in the 'testing the waters' phase, has secured $63,170 in commitments. Founded in 2023, the company operates in 22 international locations and reported $22.9 million in revenue over the past year. Minimum investment is set at $100, using a SAFE security.
Chainsaw LA, a Los Angeles-based restaurant, is raising funds through a debt crowdfunding campaign on Honeycomb. The campaign seeks between $75,000 and $124,000, offering a 5-year term at 11.25% interest. Proceeds will be used for business expansion. The restaurant, founded in 2019, has shown 45% year-over-year revenue growth and is profitable as of FY25.
