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Housers, a Spanish real estate crowdfunding platform, has relaunched as Crowpire while hundreds of investors say their money remains tied up. The article says the platform raised about €150 million across more than 450 projects and later changed management. It also notes past CNMV fines and ongoing disputes over unpaid returns.
Lendo has landed a $200 million debt deal to support lending to small businesses in Saudi Arabia. The funding is intended to expand the platform’s ability to provide business finance in the market. The article centers on Lendo as the platform and the size of the financing package.
Velocity, a London-based stablecoin infrastructure provider, has secured an additional $10 million in its Series A round, bringing the total to $48 million and valuing the company at $200 million. Major investors include Visa Ventures, Circle Ventures, and Ripple. The funds will support platform expansion and deeper integration with financial institutions. The investment highlights growing institutional interest in stablecoin-based settlement.
Tathmeer Agri Tech, the UAE's first SCA-approved AgriTech crowdfunding platform, has launched the MENA region's first Integrated Agri-Tech Innovation Centre in partnership with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park. The centre will focus on smart farming, AI, R&D, and technology validation, supporting startups and connecting farmers with investors. The initiative aims to advance sustainable agriculture and food security in the UAE.
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.
