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The article reviews new regulatory attention on tokenized assets in Europe and Singapore. ESMA has opened a consultation on tokenized collateral, while EU ministers and the Council are advancing changes to supervision and the DLT Pilot Regime. It also notes MAS plans for settling tokenized securities with wholesale CBDC and discusses the implications for institutional adoption.
Posca Hydrate has opened its first public investment round on OnMarket. The sugar-free hydration soda brand says it has sold 800,000 cans, generated $2.5 million in revenue, and is stocked in more than 3,000 stores. The raise will fund expansion in Australia and support entry into the US market.
Ethiopia’s draft crowdfunding directive is facing criticism over rules that would limit eligible fundraisers to share companies. Stakeholders say the requirement could exclude many startups and MSMEs organized as PLCs. The Ethiopian Capital Market Authority says the structure reflects legal constraints under the Commercial Code, and the draft also sets fundraising caps and investor limits.
Toki Air has launched a crowdfunding campaign on CAMPFIRE to help complete one aircraft. The campaign runs from September 17 to October 31 and offers rewards tied to aircraft parts and participation perks. It uses an all-in model, so the project will proceed even if the funding goal is not reached.
Hyperliquid plans to list tokenized US stocks and ETFs through an EQX Labs initiative. The products will trade as native HIP-1 tokens against USDC on HyperCore, with 11 initial markets including Apple, Nvidia, and the S&P 500 ETF. Trading has not started yet, and no launch date has been set.
Pakistan held talks with Standard Chartered on potential Sukuk issuance, Panda bonds and other financing options. The discussions also covered tokenisation initiatives, gold-backed liquidity arrangements and funding for infrastructure projects. The meeting took place during the World Bank Group-IMF Annual Meetings in Bangkok.
ESMA has published updated Q&As covering crowdfunding platforms, crypto-asset service providers and OTC derivatives clearing. The guidance clarifies issues such as client fund handling, fee structures for investment-club crowdfunding platforms and EMIR exemption calculations. It is intended to help firms align internal practices with supervisory expectations.
Enky raised €1.77 million from 470 investors through its own platform. The deal is presented as a campaign result rather than a platform-level update. No additional details are available in the provided text.
CapBay says it has surpassed RM6 billion in cumulative SME financing over its first decade. The P2P and supply chain finance platform has funded more than 2,700 SMEs and issued 45,000 financing notes. The article also notes its use of government-backed co-investment funds and plans to expand public-private partnerships.
The article argues that founders should research investors before pitching and treat investor due diligence as a two-way process. It cites fundraising data from DocSend and Crunchbase to show how much time founders spend on raising capital. It also recommends using public records, references and AI tools to check fit, track record and alignment.
Kickstarter has launched a Fashion Advisory Board to support independent designers seeking crowdfunding. The initiative is backed by the platform’s $1 million Culture Fund and will help review projects, promote live campaigns, and connect creators with industry expertise. The board includes five fashion and media figures.
PhycoHealth has passed $1.67 million in a crowd raise for its seaweed biotech business. The update reports a concrete funding milestone for the campaign. No additional campaign details are available in the provided text.
