Platform Update
Sustainability
Equity
Canada
BlackTech Capital Launches $2M Fund on Equivesto to Support Underrepresented Cleantech Founders
BlackTech Capital has launched its Catalyst fund, targeting $2 million to invest in early-stage cleantech startups led by underrepresented founders. The fund, run through the Equivesto equity crowdfunding platform, held a $500,000 first close and offers accessible minimum investments of $10,000. Anchor investors include Dragonfly Ventures and BKR Capital, with plans to invest in at least six companies by year-end.
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
USA
GigaStar Launches SEC-Registered Platform for Investing in Creator Revenue Streams
GigaStar has introduced an SEC-registered platform allowing fans and investors to buy securities backed by creator revenue. The platform features a secondary market, GigaStar Trading, available in all 50 US states. GigaStar recently completed a record-setting Wefunder raise and is now scaling its operations. A Kingscrowd webinar discusses the platform's impact on the creator economy.
Tools & Tech
Platform Update
Tokenized
tZERO Partners with Sui to Expand Digital Securities and Tokenized Asset Services
tZERO has announced a partnership with Sui to integrate its digital securities services with the Sui blockchain. The collaboration aims to support trading, issuance, and custody of institutional-grade tokenized assets. Both companies seek to advance regulated blockchain-based financial infrastructure and expand access to on-chain digital asset securities.
Regulation
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
USA
SEC Alleges Fraud at Netcapital; Only Three Reg CF Offerings Successfully Funded
The SEC has accused Netcapital of inflating consulting revenue by $14 million, impacting its reported financials and fundraising. Kingscrowd reports that only three of eleven Reg CF offerings on Netcapital actually closed, raising a total of $78,740. Most offerings failed, and Kingscrowd flagged some as potentially fraudulent. Retail investor losses were limited due to low participation.
Platform Update
Corporate bonds
Tokenized
Southeast Asia
HashKey Exchange Launches Franklin Templeton Tokenized Fund for Asian Professional Investors
HashKey Exchange has begun offering Franklin Templeton’s tokenized US Government Liquidity Fund to professional investors across Asian markets. The partnership enables access to a regulated, real-world-asset-backed yield product via blockchain infrastructure. The fund is available on HashKey’s Earn channel and restricted to professional investors, aligning with local regulatory requirements. Both firms plan to expand their collaboration to additi…
Platform Update
Corporate bonds
Tokenized
India
India to Pilot Tokenized Corporate Bonds with REC and Blockchain Settlement
India will launch its first tokenized corporate bonds in September through a pilot led by REC Ltd, using blockchain for near-instant settlements. The initiative is supported by the Securities and Exchange Board of India and the Reserve Bank of India. The bonds, valued under 5 billion rupees, will initially be available to select investors using digital rupee wallets. Secondary trading venues are expected by year-end.
Campaign News
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
Australia
Escape This Surpasses 500,000 Players After Equity Crowdfunding Campaign
Escape This, an Australian escape room startup, has reached 500,000 players and expanded to a third state. Less than a year ago, the company raised $1.4 million from 357 investors through an OnMarket equity crowdfunding campaign. The business continues to grow, with new venues and experiences planned across Australia.
Platform Update
Startups
Equity
United Kingdom
Europe
Republic Europe Lists SEIS-Qualified Symvan Technology Fund Targeting AI Startups
Republic Europe, formerly known as Seedrs, has listed the Symvan Technology SEIS fund on its platform. The fund offers immediate investment diversification and focuses on artificial intelligence and machine learning companies. The minimum investment is £2,000, and the offering is structured as a direct investment. Fees are aligned with transaction standards.
Platform Update
Trends
Social cause
Donation
Switzerland
Happy Pot Recognized as Leading Crowdfunding Platform in Switzerland and Top 10 Swiss Fintech
Happy Pot, a Swiss crowdfunding platform, has been selected as one of the top 10 Swiss fintech startups for Venture Leaders Fintech 2026. The platform, founded by Habiba Alami, focuses on simplifying group money collection for gifts and community causes. Happy Pot has achieved profitability without external funding and is expanding its services, including gift vouchers and international market validation.
Platform Update
Tokenized
MANTRA Chain Halts Network Operations After Security Vulnerability Detected
MANTRA Chain, a Layer 1 blockchain focused on real-world asset tokenization, has suspended all network activity and frozen transactions following the discovery of a security vulnerability. The team identified an exploit in an upstream software dependency and is preparing a patched release. All deposits, withdrawals, and validator operations remain paused until the issue is resolved.
Platform Update
Regulation
Market Data
SME
Oman’s Crowdfunding Platforms Triple Funding Volumes, Support SMEs Amid Regulatory Growth
Crowdfunding platforms in Oman raised OMR19 million in 2025, up from OMR5.9 million in 2024, funding 243 projects. The sector has grown rapidly since 2022, with seven platforms active in 2025 and regulatory oversight from the FSA and Central Bank. Alternative lending is helping bridge the SME funding gap, with both conventional and Sharia-compliant options expanding.
Regulation
Platform Update
Market Data
Personal loans
P2P lending
Vietnam’s Data Protection Law Reshapes Digital and P2P Lending Market
Vietnam's Personal Data Protection Law and related decrees, effective since January 2026, are significantly altering how digital lenders and P2P platforms assess borrowers. The new regulations require stricter data handling and compliance, impacting credit scoring and access for thin-file borrowers. Market reports highlight the evolving regulatory landscape and its influence on lending practices and platform operations.
