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Better Mortgage and Coinbase have launched a conforming mortgage product allowing borrowers to use digital assets as collateral. The offering, available since August 12, 2026, includes a 1% rebate for Coinbase One members and meets Fannie Mae guidelines. Over $260 million in projected loan volume was reported during the pilot phase, with the rebate extended to all Better home-financing products.
Japanese investors acquired a 168-room IHG-branded hotel in Osaka through the crowdfunding platform CREAL. The platform will retain the IHG franchise while shifting hotel operations to its own subsidiary, CREAL Hotels. This approach mirrors a previous acquisition by CREAL in Shin Osaka. The Osaka hotel market is expected to strengthen ahead of the 2030 integrated resort opening.
GigaStar has introduced an SEC-registered platform allowing fans and investors to buy securities backed by creator revenue. The platform features a secondary market, GigaStar Trading, available in all 50 US states. GigaStar recently completed a record-setting Wefunder raise and is now scaling its operations. A Kingscrowd webinar discusses the platform's impact on the creator economy.
A Kingscrowd analysis examines startups that have conducted multiple equity crowdfunding rounds, focusing on revenue growth, raise frequency, and valuation changes. The data shows that companies with prior revenue growth are more likely to continue growing, while larger initial raises do not guarantee future revenue. Valuation increases are common, but often not fully supported by business progress.
tZERO has announced a partnership with Sui to integrate its digital securities services with the Sui blockchain. The collaboration aims to support trading, issuance, and custody of institutional-grade tokenized assets. Both companies seek to advance regulated blockchain-based financial infrastructure and expand access to on-chain digital asset securities.
The SEC has accused Netcapital of inflating consulting revenue by $14 million, impacting its reported financials and fundraising. Kingscrowd reports that only three of eleven Reg CF offerings on Netcapital actually closed, raising a total of $78,740. Most offerings failed, and Kingscrowd flagged some as potentially fraudulent. Retail investor losses were limited due to low participation.
The GENIUS Act, currently under consideration in the US, would require stablecoin issuers to hold dollars or risk-free dollar-based assets such as US Treasuries. This legislation aims to increase demand for US Treasuries and reinforce the dollar's global dominance. Lawmakers argue the bill could lower borrowing costs and benefit the US economy.
HashKey Exchange has begun offering Franklin Templeton’s tokenized US Government Liquidity Fund to professional investors across Asian markets. The partnership enables access to a regulated, real-world-asset-backed yield product via blockchain infrastructure. The fund is available on HashKey’s Earn channel and restricted to professional investors, aligning with local regulatory requirements. Both firms plan to expand their collaboration to additi…
India will launch its first tokenized corporate bonds in September through a pilot led by REC Ltd, using blockchain for near-instant settlements. The initiative is supported by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Reserve Bank of India. The bonds, valued under 5 billion rupees, will initially be available to select investors using digital rupee wallets. Secondary trading venues are expected by year-end.
The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit's 2025 report details how terrorist financiers exploit crowdfunding and remittance platforms to move illicit funds. The report describes a four-stage model involving social media campaigns and small donor contributions, which are consolidated and transferred to operatives in Nigeria. It also highlights the use of identity laundering and coded transaction descriptions.
Color ePaper frames are emerging as a popular category on crowdfunding platforms, with campaigns like Bloomin8 raising over AU$2.3 million from more than 2,200 backers. Industry data shows global shipments exceeded 30,000 units in 2025, and several projects have significantly surpassed their funding goals. The trend is driven by advances in ePaper technology, AI integration, and consumer demand for sustainable displays.
Escape This, an Australian escape room startup, has reached 500,000 players and expanded to a third state. Less than a year ago, the company raised $1.4 million from 357 investors through an OnMarket equity crowdfunding campaign. The business continues to grow, with new venues and experiences planned across Australia.
