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Bahrain’s highest court upheld an eight-year sentence for a businessman convicted of embezzling more than BD6.8 million through his crowdfunding platform. The court also maintained confiscation of the funds and reduced the restitution amount after accounting for money already returned. The Central Bank of Bahrain had suspended Safaghat WLL’s services in January 2025 and placed it under administration in June 2025.
SuperCrowd.tv will broadcast the Crowdfunding Professional Association’s 2026 Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit on October 21. The event in Washington, D.C., will feature SEC and FINRA participants and sessions on investor communications, compliance, fundraising and AI. It will also stream on CfPA and SuperCrowd channels and platforms.
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.
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.
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.
Waterdrop Inc. released its 2025 ESG report, highlighting AI-driven upgrades across its insurance and healthcare businesses. The report says Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding used AI in risk control and had 490 million donors contribute RMB 72.3 billion to 3.68 million patients by the end of 2025. It also noted broader public welfare and rural healthcare initiatives.
Loanch says total interest paid to its investors has passed €2 million since the platform launched in 2023. The figure counts interest payments only and excludes cashback, promotional bonuses and other rewards. The platform gives investors in eligible European markets access to euro-denominated loans from lending partners, including Tambadana and AhaPay.
Blue Chip Capital Group reported no revenue and a $0.9 million net loss for the quarter ended Aug. 31, 2026. The company also raised $750,000 through private convertible notes to support operations and platform buildout. Management said it is building Raisewise USA subsidiaries to offer crowdfunding services in multiple foreign jurisdictions.
Netcapital regained Nasdaq minimum bid price compliance after its shares traded above $1 for ten straight business days. The company said it still has overdue SEC filings and remains out of compliance with Nasdaq reporting rules. It also hired Adeptus Partners to audit prior financial statements and help support restatements and delayed filings.
GoSun has launched a new investment opportunity on StartEngine. The solar technology company says the raise supports its expansion into solar utility electric vehicles, EV charging, solar carports, and electric tractors. The offering is live through StartEngine Primary under Reg CF.
The Crowdfunding Professional Association has released PMRS v1.0, a voluntary data standard for private market platforms. It defines spreadsheet-readable exports for investment, payment and performance data across Reg CF and Reg A offerings. Wefunder and Climatize are reviewing the standard for possible adoption.
Glossol has added a mentorship program for startups using its crowdfunding fulfillment service. The program offers guidance on campaign development, financial strategy, and planning at no extra charge. It is aimed at founders preparing fourth-quarter launches and managing post-campaign fulfillment.
