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Flow Capital saw its shares rise 7.14% on 31 August 2026 following a quarterly update showing growth in loan interest, royalty income, and free cash flow. The company accelerated portfolio deployment after a period of limited new investments and announced a new investment in a payments technology firm. Flow Capital provides venture debt and selective equity to growth businesses in Canada, the US, and the UK.
Fremantle Seaweed, a Western Australian startup, secured $4 million in seed funding from angel investors and equity crowdfunding to develop its Asparagopsis-based cattle feed supplement. The company also received a $4 million government grant and a licence from FutureFeed to supply the product across Australia. The funding supports expansion of its ocean farming and processing facilities.
The Saudi Central Bank has licensed Jeel Pay to offer buy-now-pay-later services and Mansat Hima for Financing to operate in debt-based crowdfunding. These approvals are part of ongoing efforts to expand digital financial services and strengthen regulatory frameworks in Saudi Arabia. The new licenses reflect the Kingdom's push for financial inclusion and innovation under Vision 2030.
Monetae has introduced Monetae Markets, enabling El Salvador-based investors to access tokenized US stocks and ETFs through Alpaca's brokerage infrastructure. The platform allows investments starting at five dollars and operates under El Salvador's digital asset regulatory framework. Alpaca handles custody and settlement of the underlying securities, while Monetae manages the digital asset layer and compliance.
Ondo Finance has named Allison Parent, a veteran in global financial regulation, as its chief policy officer. Parent brings experience from the Global Financial Markets Association, Barclays, and the US Senate. Her role will focus on regulatory engagement as Ondo expands its tokenized asset offerings. The appointment reflects Ondo's shift toward shaping industry standards and legal frameworks.
Netcapital has received a delinquency notification from Nasdaq for failing to file its annual report on time. The platform has 60 days to submit a compliance plan to maintain its listing. This development follows recent SEC fraud allegations against Netcapital, including claims of improperly recorded revenue. Netcapital shares are trading below the $1 listing requirement.
Triodos Bank will transfer all its crowdfunding investment offers to the Ethex platform and close its own Triodos Crowdfunding platform after user migration in September. The partnership aims to expand access to impact crowdfunding for investors. Both organisations will remain independent in sourcing investment opportunities, which will be clearly identified as Triodos or Ethex offers.
FUNDINNO, Japan's leading equity crowdfunding platform, saw its stock hit the daily limit high following news of its advisory role in facilitating an institutional investment in SkyDrive. The company is shifting its core business from retail crowdfunding to institutional investor matching and financial advisory services. This move reflects both regulatory ceilings on crowdfunding and a strategic pivot to larger-scale deals. The article analyzes t…
The SEC has filed a complaint against GenesisAI Corp. and CEO Archil Cheishvili, alleging material misrepresentations in multiple crowdfunding campaigns that raised over $5.3 million from retail investors. The company projected unrealistic revenues and inflated valuations despite minimal actual revenue and no viable product. The SEC seeks injunctions, disgorgement, and penalties.
Reboost has launched a real estate investment platform in Luxembourg using security tokens under local securities law. The platform offers dedicated project compartments, mandatory mortgages, institutional escrow, and compliance encoded into the token. This approach contrasts with traditional crowdfunding, emphasizing investor protection and transparency through blockchain infrastructure.
The SEC has filed a civil complaint against Netcapital Inc. and several affiliates, alleging a multi-year scheme to overstate revenue through consulting agreements tied to 11 companies conducting Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) offerings. Most of these offerings failed to reach their funding goals, raising less than $80,000 in total. The case highlights regulatory, due diligence, and investor protection issues in the crowdfunding sector.
The European Central Bank will launch its Pontes distributed ledger platform for tokenized assets on 21 September 2026. The initiative aims to support digital capital markets in Europe, enabling settlement in central bank money and involving operators like Clearstream, SWIAT, Cashlink, and Axiology. The project includes both short-term and long-term tracks to foster innovation and integration in digital finance.
