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Wadiz has launched the 'Global Official Agency Program' to assist overseas brands with entering the Korean crowdfunding market. The program offers support in certification, customs clearance, content creation, advertising, customer service, and shipping. Selected agencies will help global makers navigate the Korean market, streamlining the process for international crowdfunding campaigns.
AeroPay Express is advancing its early-payment platform for commercial vendors while continuing a Regulation Crowdfunding offering via Issuance Express. The company is offering common stock at $10 per share, targeting $250,000 to $2 million, with an investment deadline of October 1, 2026. Funds will support credit capacity, private-label distribution, and technology development.
The UK's FCA and Bank of England are reviewing whether digital tokens representing physical gold should be exempt from existing fund regulations. This move aims to modernize wholesale markets and enhance London's competitiveness in global bullion trading. The review could allow tokenized gold to circulate more freely, though no final decision has been made. Further regulatory details are expected.
WOFAN has distributed over ₦207.58 million to 147 women's cooperative clusters across six Nigerian states through its crowdfunding model. The initiative aims to transition rural women and persons with disabilities from grant recipients to investment-ready entrepreneurs. Beneficiaries have opened more than 90,000 bank accounts and received business training. The programme includes staged grants, savings promotion, and partnerships with financial i…
India's capital market regulators have launched the Demat 2.0 pilot, enabling tokenized corporate bonds on a permissioned distributed ledger with settlement in the central bank's wholesale digital rupee. The pilot maintains existing legal frameworks while updating the record-keeping and settlement process. Initial issuances have raised over ₹1,000 crore from institutional investors. Future phases may expand access and functionality.
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev argues that public companies should not have the power to block third-party stock tokens referencing their shares. The dispute with AMC Entertainment centers on Robinhood's tokenized equity products, which are collateralized by underlying shares and available outside the US. The debate highlights regulatory and market implications for tokenized securities platforms.
Seed & Spark continues to offer a specialized crowdfunding platform for film and storytelling projects, reporting an 82% campaign success rate in 2026. The platform features a no-fee model, mandatory specialist feedback, and new distribution partnerships. Recent initiatives include themed fundraising rallies and the release of a Crowdfunding Playbook. User feedback highlights both strong support and some concerns about pre-launch processes.
Nasdaq Ventures has committed $100 million to Payward, parent of Kraken, to expand their partnership on tokenized equities. The collaboration will launch Nasdaq Equity Tokens, digital representations of Nasdaq-listed shares, in 2027. Payward’s xStocks will serve as the settlement layer, and Nasdaq’s surveillance tech will be deployed across Payward’s venues. The investment reportedly values Payward at $21 billion.
Kickstarter and Google have opened applications for the Next Wave Fund, offering African technology startups a $10,000 capital pledge, technical support, and training. The initiative targets early-stage companies in hardware, software, gaming, and connected tech. Selected startups will also gain access to community forums and the opportunity to apply for Google accelerators.
Megaeth ICO introduces a blockchain-based fundraising platform, offering tokenized participation with a focus on regulatory compliance and security. The project allocates 40% of tokens to public contributors and features audited smart contracts, KYC requirements, and transparent governance. Real-time fundraising metrics and a detailed revenue-sharing model are provided for investors.
Waterdrop Inc. announced a 72.8% year-over-year increase in Q2 2026 operating revenue and continued profitability. Its Medical Crowdfunding platform engaged 499 million users and facilitated RMB74.7 billion in donations. The company also advanced AI applications and launched new insurance products, highlighting technology as a growth driver.
Boost Board, a volunteer-run platform, now features daily fundraising campaigns that have yet to receive donations. The tool aims to help campaigns move beyond zero by providing exposure outside organizers' immediate networks. Boost Board also launched its own GoFundMe to cover operational costs, while encouraging support for featured campaigns first.
