Platform Update
Startups
Reward
Wadiz Expands Crowdfunding Support for Foreign Entrepreneurs Entering Korea
Wadiz has partnered with the Global Startup Center to help foreign entrepreneurs use crowdfunding to enter the Korean market. The initiative includes workshops, practical training, and follow-up support for launching projects on Wadiz. Over 30 entrepreneurs from 18 countries participated, gaining access to tools and guidance for successful market entry.
Platform Update
Real estate
P2P lending
Italy
Recrowd Resumes Operations After Suspension, Announces New Governance and €5.32M Capital Increase
Recrowd, the Italian property crowdfunding platform, has resumed full operations following the lifting of a suspension order by the Bank of Italy. The platform implemented a remedial plan, returned over €35 million to investors during the suspension, and has now completed a €5.32 million capital increase. Governance changes include a new board chairman and CEO, as well as a strengthened control system.
Campaign News
Platform Update
Real estate
Debt
Ireland
Crowdfunding Enables Construction of 30 New Homes in County Limerick via Property Bridges
Construction has begun on the Cois Currán housing development in Pallaskenry, County Limerick, after securing financing through the Property Bridges crowdfunding platform. The project will deliver 30 three-bedroom homes, with completion expected by mid-2027. The initiative aims to address local housing demand and demonstrates the role of crowdfunding in supporting residential development.
Campaign News
Platform Update
Social cause
Donation
Canada
Buck4Good Launches Emergency Crowdfunding for Truckers After GoFundMe Campaign Halted
Buck4Good, a Christian crowdfunding platform, has initiated an emergency fundraising effort to support Canadian and U.S. truckers after GoFundMe cancelled a major campaign. The platform aims to fill the gap left by GoFundMe's decision, offering an alternative for donors. Buck4Good highlights its mission to assist faith-based causes and is providing global access for those wishing to contribute.
Campaign News
Platform Update
Equity
Air Moana Seeks $19.8M with $5.8M Equity Crowdfunding Tranche via Multiple Platforms
Air Moana is raising up to EUR17 million (USD19.8 million), including a EUR5 million (USD5.8 million) equity crowdfunding tranche through platforms such as Rattel AERO, Fenua Financement, and Les Entreprêteurs. The crowdfunding campaign targets private investors with a minimum investment of XPF30,000. The remainder of the funding is expected from other sources, not yet disclosed.
Tools & Tech
Platform Update
Corporate bonds
Tokenized
United Kingdom
Archax and BCP Technologies Complete First On-Chain Settlement of Tokenized Bond in tGBP
BCP Technologies has executed its first live purchase and settlement of a tokenized US Treasury bill using its sterling stablecoin tGBP on the Archax platform. The transaction demonstrates the integration of regulated digital securities and digital cash for near-instant, on-chain settlement. This marks a significant step for institutional adoption of blockchain-native infrastructure in the UK capital markets.
Regulation
Platform Update
Reward
USA
Geyser Crowdfunding Platform Rejects Cuba Bitcoin Project Citing US Sanctions Compliance
Geyser, a US-based bitcoin crowdfunding platform, has rejected a project from the Cuba Bitcoin community, citing a failed wallet sanction check due to US compliance requirements. The decision highlights the impact of international sanctions on financial services for Cuban residents. Geyser maintains it must adhere to regulatory obligations despite its mission to expand global capital access.
Platform Update
Startups
USA
Blue Chip Capital Group Launches Raisewise USA Crowdfunding Platform Amid Rising Losses
Blue Chip Capital Group Inc. reported a net loss of $22.65M for FY 2026, with no operating revenue since inception. The company launched Raisewise USA, a Reg C crowdfunding platform offering debt, equity, rewards, and donations. Increased compliance and reporting activities contributed to higher expenses, and management plans further private financings to sustain operations.
Tools & Tech
Platform Update
Startups
USA
Aerozippy Introduces Fulfillment Service for Crowdfunding Campaigns
Aerozippy has launched a dedicated fulfillment service aimed at supporting crowdfunding campaign creators with logistics, inventory management, and order processing. The service targets campaigns on platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe, offering distributed warehousing, tracking, and AI-driven analytics. Additional features include API integration and mentorship for startups.
Platform Update
Startups
Reward
Makuake Raises Profit Forecast as Supporter and Project Creator Growth Surges
Japanese crowdfunding platform Makuake has raised its operating profit forecast for the fiscal year ending September 2026 to ¥860 million, nearly double the previous year. The revision is driven by higher-than-expected acquisition of project creators and supporters, as well as growth in peripheral businesses. The announcement led to initial share price gains, followed by profit-taking amid broader market volatility.
Platform Update
Tools & Tech
Tokenized
United Kingdom
Payward and London Stock Exchange Partner to Launch Tokenized Shares of Top UK Companies
Payward, parent company of Kraken, is collaborating with the London Stock Exchange to enable tokenized trading of the 100 largest London-listed companies via the xStocks platform. The initiative aims to modernize UK equity markets by connecting traditional shares with blockchain infrastructure. Tokenized shares will be 1:1-backed and initially issued by a Jersey entity, pending regulatory approval.
Platform Update
Regulation
Tokenized
Vietnam Launches Regulated Pilot for Real-World Asset Tokenization
Vietnam has initiated a five-year pilot program to regulate the issuance and trading of tokenized real-world assets, backed by new laws and government resolutions. The framework restricts offerings to foreign investors initially and sets high capital and security requirements for platform operators. The pilot aims to move activity from offshore to licensed domestic platforms, with enforcement phased in over time.