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Korea Credit Ratings held its first digital finance conference in Seoul and discussed how stablecoins and tokenized securities should be assessed. Speakers said credit ratings should include technical risks such as blockchain failures, smart contract errors, and reserve-asset liquidity. The event also cited tokenized bond and fund examples from Mirae Asset Securities and Open Eden.
GACW is raising equity crowdfunding on StartEngine in a round that closes on December 16, 2026. The company has set a minimum target of $19,987 and a maximum of $2.69 million, with $85,171 already committed. The raise will fund manufacturing, R&D, patent costs, sales channels, and working capital.
Carnival Dogs Brewing Co. is raising money on Wefunder for a planned brewpub in Sarasota, Florida. The campaign opened on September 18, 2026, with a minimum target of $150,000 and a maximum of $700,000. The offering uses a revenue-share structure with a $100 minimum investment and closes on January 29, 2027.
Same Same But Different Music Festival is raising equity on Wefunder with a $50,000 minimum target and a $219,662 maximum target. The campaign opened on September 18, 2026 and is set to close on April 30, 2027. The raise is for debt reduction, marketing, technology, infrastructure, and working capital.
Shuidichou has increased its platform service fee to 8%, with a cap of 8,000 yuan per project. The article says the change reflects a broader fee hike across designated online fundraising platforms in China. It also argues that higher fees have not solved the sector’s profitability and traffic problems.
GoFundMe is seeing more fundraising for essentials such as rent, utilities, car payments, and groceries. The article cites CEO Tim Cadogan and the company’s 2025 Year in Help report, which says essentials fundraising rose 20% last year. It argues the platform reflects worsening financial strain for many U.S. households.
A Polish crowdfunding campaign raised more than 620,000 zloty to buy 15 decommissioned city buses for Vinnytsia, Ukraine. Three buses are already en route, with the rest due by the end of September. The vehicles are intended to keep public transport running during blackouts caused by attacks on Ukraine’s power grid.
DoveTrails is testing the waters on Wefunder for a residential community project in San Antonio’s Medical District. The raise has drawn $273,000 in commitments, with a minimum investment of $200. The campaign is structured as a SAFE and targets growth and expansion.
Bright Saver is raising debt financing on Climatize for its balcony solar kits. The campaign opened on Sept. 17, 2026, with $94,100 committed toward a $150,000 to $300,000 target and a Dec. 16 close date. The offering carries a 9.5% interest rate over two years.
BrewDog’s retail arm entered administration, leading to the closure of 36 venues and unpaid claims for staff and creditors. The report says around £489,000 is owed in wages and holiday pay, with no funds available to repay preferential creditors. It also notes that about 200,000 crowdfunding investors saw their shares become worthless after Tilray’s takeover.
Singapore-based stablecoin payments firm dtcpay has completed a $25 million Series A round. SBI Group joined as a strategic investor, alongside Vertex Ventures Southeast Asia & India, Genedant Capital, and Kwee Liong Tek. The company said the capital will support product expansion, merchant growth, and entry into more regulated markets.
The SEC has issued an Innovation Exemption for tokenized securities, creating a formal regulatory path for digital shares in the US. Industry figures say the order could accelerate adoption by giving firms clearer rules on rights, custody, and trading. The article also cites live tokenized equity activity in Europe and broader expectations for market growth.
