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Study Analyzes Impact of Equity Labels on DonorsChoose Crowdfunding Outcomes

Researchers examined how equity-focused labels on DonorsChoose influence donor behavior and project funding. The study found that labels highlighting economic disadvantage led to stronger fundraising results, while responses to labels about racial minority status varied by donor community. The findings suggest that platform interventions may need to be tailored to different audiences.

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AeroPay Express Expands Early Pay Platform and Continues Regulation Crowdfunding Raise

AeroPay Express is advancing its early-payment platform for commercial vendors while continuing a Regulation Crowdfunding offering via Issuance Express. The company is offering common stock at $10 per share, targeting $250,000 to $2 million, with an investment deadline of October 1, 2026. Funds will support credit capacity, private-label distribution, and technology development.

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EU Crowdfunding Regulation Now Applies in Liechtenstein, Enabling EEA Passporting

As of 1 August 2026, the EU Crowdfunding Regulation (ECSPR) is effective in Liechtenstein, following EEA Joint Committee approval. This change allows qualifying crowdfunding platforms in Liechtenstein to operate under a harmonised regulatory framework and offer cross-border services across the EEA. The Financial Market Authority Liechtenstein oversees authorisations, and platforms must meet specific prudential and investor protection requirements…

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Kickback Soccer Media Plans Equity Crowdfunding Round After $1M Seed Raise

Kickback Soccer Media has closed a $1 million seed round and announced plans for an equity crowdfunding campaign, potentially on Wefunder, to allow supporters to invest smaller sums. The company is launching a national media network to support independent MLS coverage. Investors in the seed round include MLS player Alejandro Bedoya and IOC member Anant Singh.

Campaign News Education Donation United Kingdom

New Scotland Hill Primary School Seeks £15,000 via Crowdfunding for Solar Panel Project

New Scotland Hill Primary School's PTA has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise £15,000 for a 20kWp solar panel system. The initiative aims to reduce the school's electricity use by 30% and save over £175,000 in 25 years. Donations are being matched by the Aviva Community Fund, and the campaign has raised £5,140 so far. Savings will be reinvested in school resources and equipment.

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Global Peer-to-Peer Lending Market Projected to Reach $2.39 Trillion by 2033

A new report from DataM Intelligence forecasts the global peer-to-peer lending market will grow from $325.8 billion in 2025 to $2,390.6 billion by 2033, with a CAGR of 28.3%. The analysis covers regional trends, key players, and recent product and regulatory developments. Growth is driven by digital lending adoption, alternative financing demand, and advances in AI-powered credit assessment.

Market Data

Global Crowdfunding Market Data Highlights Growth, Campaign Success Rates, and Platform Performance

Recent statistics reveal that crowdfunding generates $17.2 billion annually in North America, with global campaign numbers and average funds raised showing significant growth. The average success rate for campaigns is 22.4%, and projections estimate the market could reach $300 billion by 2030. Platform-specific data highlights Kickstarter, Fundrazr, and Indiegogo as leading performers. Key factors for campaign success include video content, regul…

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Senate Faces Partisan Divide Ahead of Key Vote on CLARITY Act for Digital Assets

Senator Cynthia Lummis highlighted ongoing partisan disagreements over the CLARITY Act, which is set for a Senate cloture vote. The bill includes new ethics provisions restricting public officials' involvement with digital assets. Despite concessions, some Democrats remain opposed, raising uncertainty about the legislation's future. The outcome could significantly impact US digital asset regulation.

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Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals Nears Close of Crowdfunding Campaign for Concussion Treatment

Oxeia Biopharmaceuticals is concluding its Regulation Crowdfunding round on StartEngine, with an investor webinar featuring CEO Dr. Michael Wyand and NFL's Alex Smith. The campaign supports the development of OXE103, a potential first FDA-approved concussion treatment. The offering closes on September 24, 2026, and the company highlights significant clinical progress and regulatory milestones.

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Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 14–20, 2026

Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 14–20, 2026

One of equity crowdfunding’s most famous success stories became its starkest cautionary tale last week, as BrewDog’s collapse left roughly 200,000 crowd investors with worthless shares. Elsewhere, donation crowdfunding showed real strain on two different continents, while the Middle East and Africa kept building targeted alternative-finance infrastructure, and the EU’s crowdfunding passport quietly expanded to […]
Read this issue: Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: September 14–20, 2026
Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 31 – September 6, 2026

Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 31 – September 6, 2026

A viral campaign to buy Spirit Airlines collapsed last week, exposing a huge gap between pledges and real committed capital. Beyond that lesson, several product campaigns closed strong, Saudi Arabia licensed new providers under its established crowdfunding framework, and Ireland’s new savings scheme drew backlash for leaving crowdfunding out entirely. Lead Story Campaign to buy […]
Read this issue: Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 31 – September 6, 2026
Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 17–23, 2026

Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 17–23, 2026

Crypto regulation set the pace last week, with the SEC and Brazil’s CVM both moving to extend the crowdfunding exemption model into tokenized assets. Underneath that headline, three platform failures put concrete numbers on investor downside, while state-backed capital-access programs in Oman, Malaysia, and across Southeast Asia kept expanding on policy momentum rather than platform […]
Read this issue: Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 17–23, 2026
Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 3–9, 2026

Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 3–9, 2026

Last week’s news operated on two levels at once: infrastructure and platforms. On the infrastructure side, tokenization kept merging with conventional finance rails and regulators started tackling crowdfunding’s oldest complaint — the lack of a secondary market. On the platform side, legacy names consolidated their business models while Southeast Asia’s lending sector grew and got […]
Read this issue: Crowdfunding Weekly Digest: August 3–9, 2026

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