Platform Update
Reward
Japanese Crowdfunding Platform Ubugoe Withholds Millions Owed to Campaigns
Ubugoe Inc., a Tokyo-based crowdfunding platform, has failed to pay out millions of yen raised for at least six campaigns, including local railways and a historic temple. The incident exposes a regulatory gap in Japan, as crowdfunding operators are not legally required to safeguard collected funds. Some affected organizations are considering legal action, while industry leaders call for stronger fund management practices.
Platform Update
Tokenized
Ondo Finance Partners With SBI Group to Tokenize Assets in Japan
Ondo Finance has announced a partnership with SBI Group to facilitate the tokenization of assets in Japan. This collaboration aims to expand real-world asset tokenization in the Japanese market. The initiative is expected to leverage both companies' expertise in finance and blockchain technology.
Regulation
Platform Update
Green energy
Equity
Indonesia
Indonesian Authorities Suspend Unlicensed Crowdfunding Platform Over Fraud Allegations
Indonesia's financial regulator has halted PT Econext Ventures Indonesia's operations for allegedly running an unlicensed securities crowdfunding scheme and committing investment fraud. The company offered illegal technology investment products in the green economy sector and used multilevel marketing tactics. Authorities are coordinating further legal action and urge the public to verify investment offers.
Trends
Platform Update
Startups
Wadiz Surpasses 10 Million Monthly Users as Global Crowdfunding Activity Expands
Wadiz reported over 10 million monthly active users and 7.32 million supporter actions in the first half of 2026, with funding payments processed in 25 countries. Overseas participation, especially from Japan and the U.S., has grown, and projects by foreign makers increased 3.4 times year-over-year. The platform is strengthening its role as a global hub for innovative brands.
Success Story
Platform Update
Real estate
Debt
Portugal
wecity Raises €1.95 Million for Sines Mar Salgado Residential Project in Portugal
wecity has successfully funded €1.95 million for the Sines Mar Salgado residential project in Sines, Portugal, via its real estate crowdfunding platform. The loan is secured by a first-ranking mortgage with an 11.5% annual interest rate and a 12-month term. The project involves developing 168 residential units and is led by Soccal e Vaz Invest, Lda. The asset's current valuation is €5.5 million.
Platform Update
Personal loans
P2P lending
India
OxyLoans Launches New Loan Product and Announces Naming Contest
OxyLoans, an RBI-approved P2P lending platform, has introduced a new loan product and is inviting users to participate in a naming contest with rewards. The initiative highlights the platform's ongoing product development and user engagement efforts. Details about the product and contest mechanics are available on their official channels.
Platform Update
Regulation
Startups
Equity
Australia
VentureCrowd Enters Administration, Leaving Retail Investors Facing Major Losses
VentureCrowd, a prominent Australian crowdfunding platform, has collapsed into administration, leaving 46 creditors seeking to recover AUD 12.2 million. The platform's insolvency followed a liquidity crisis and a court-ordered share buyback. Retail investors, many of whom invested retirement savings, now face significant losses. The event has prompted scrutiny of regulatory oversight in Australia's alternative investment sector.
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
United Kingdom
Crowdcube Facilitates £45M Moneybox Secondary, Surpasses £100M in Total Secondary Transactions
Crowdcube has managed a £45 million secondary transaction for Moneybox at an £800 million valuation. This deal marks a significant milestone for the platform, which has now exceeded £100 million in total secondary transactions. The event highlights Crowdcube's growing role in facilitating liquidity for private company shareholders.
Platform Update
Reward
Xiaomi Launches Mijia Smart Tea Bar Pro via Youpin Crowdfunding Platform
Xiaomi has introduced the Mijia Smart Tea Bar Pro, a multifunctional tea station, on its Youpin crowdfunding platform. The device features rapid water boiling, a touchscreen, voice assistant integration, and a sterilization compartment. Official sales are set to begin on July 20, with a reported price of around $150. The product targets both home and office users seeking automated tea preparation.
Platform Update
Tools & Tech
Art
Equity
FANDOM Platform Expands Music Royalty Crowdfunding With JIHYO and Shenseea Collaboration
FANDOM, a project by Musicow and Roc Nation Distribution, has released its third single, 'Distant Lover' by JIHYO and Shenseea, allowing fans to purchase royalty shares through a regulated crowdfunding platform. Previous releases have demonstrated strong streaming and social media engagement. The model offers fans a pro rata claim on future royalty income, marking a shift in music investment opportunities.
Platform Update
Market Data
Health & Science
Donation
South Africa
BackaBuddy Surpasses 52,000 Campaigns in First Half of 2026 Amid Surge in Medical Fundraisers
BackaBuddy reported over 52,000 crowdfunding campaigns launched in the first six months of 2026, a significant increase from the previous year. Medical and health-related campaigns remain the most common, driven by economic pressures and the platform's shift to a 0% fee model. The platform highlights evolving uses of crowdfunding in South Africa and ongoing demand for urgent financial support.
Campaign News
Platform Update
SME
P2P lending
Bankers Co. Faces Investor Losses After Zentoshin Bankruptcy in Japan
Osaka-based payments firm Zentoshin collapsed, leaving 63 creditors with claims totaling $709 million. Among them, Bankers Co., a Tokyo-based loan crowdfunding platform, is owed about ¥2.1 billion. The platform managed funds that lent to Zentoshin, and warns that individual investors could face losses if recoveries are insufficient. Regulators are reviewing lender due diligence.
