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Broker dealer Muriel Siebert & Co has selected tZERO to provide tokenization services. This partnership highlights tZERO's role in enabling real-world asset tokenization for financial institutions. The collaboration may expand tokenized asset offerings and adoption in regulated markets.
MemoMind has launched its first AI-powered glasses, MemoMind One, now available for order via Kickstarter. The campaign offers multiple frame styles, customizable colors, and features such as real-time translation, note-taking, and navigation. Pricing starts at $399, with shipping expected later this summer. Backers receive a free subscription to premium AI memory features for a limited period.
Xiaomi has started a crowdfunding campaign on Xiaomi Youpin for its new Smart Solar Camera 4 Pro 4G Dual-Camera Edition, with early-bird pricing at 579 yuan (about $80). The campaign begins on July 6. The camera features solar power, dual 4G SIM support, and advanced security functions. Broader retail availability and international pricing have not yet been announced.
AIVELA's smart ring, the Ring Pro, has raised over 10 million RMB through crowdfunding on Kickstarter and Makuake, surpassing 10,000 units sold globally. The product focuses on health monitoring and AI-driven insights. The company plans to expand its wearable product line and global market presence, leveraging its team's experience in consumer hardware.
wecity has enabled the construction of 1,284 affordable housing units in Madrid by mobilizing over €23.3 million through alternative financing over five years. The platform's efforts address the liquidity gap in early development phases, primarily funding land acquisition and initial construction. This participatory financing model supports both developers and investors, contributing significantly to the region's social housing supply.
Bursa Malaysia and the Securities Commission have proposed changes to the LEAP Market framework, aiming to provide equity crowdfunding-backed companies with a streamlined path to public listing. The reforms would allow ECF-funded firms to list on the LEAP Market after raising at least RM5 million, including from VC or PE sources. The proposals also include retail investor participation and a simplified transfer process to the ACE Market.
Kunkwan Capital is raising RM1.6–2 million via an equity crowdfunding campaign on pitchIN to fund its Indonesia expansion and develop a mobile learning app. As of June 15, the campaign had secured RM1.47 million from 69 investors. The funds will support new business units in Indonesia, app development, and working capital. The campaign runs until June 30, 2026.
A Memphis fintech startup has introduced Mo, an app designed to shift crowdfunding toward proactive 'crowd-saving' for goals like home down payments or car purchases. Founded by James 'J.T.' Shaheen, the platform enables users to contribute funds toward significant life events. The app differentiates itself from traditional crowdfunding by focusing on planned savings rather than emergency needs.
The Cambodian government has banned Patreon, a major crowdfunding platform, along with Discord and 29 other sites, citing links to illegal gambling and illicit activities. The ban, enforced by the Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia, has sparked public backlash and concerns over its impact on legitimate users. Officials claim the platforms violate national laws, but critics question the policy's transparency and effectiveness.
Boxsy, an AI COO operating system for founders, is running a crowdfunding campaign on Wefunder with a valuation cap of $8 million. The campaign targets a minimum raise of $50,000 and a maximum of $1.24 million, with funds aimed at supporting growth and expansion. Boxsy currently serves 32 startups and reports an ARR of $8,300. The company was founded in 2023 and is based in Austin, Texas.
