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BackaBuddy and Paysoft Impact have introduced Donors For Life, a monthly giving initiative aimed at providing sustained support for causes in South Africa. The program shifts crowdfunding from one-off donations to structured, recurring contributions, addressing the challenge of ongoing need beyond initial campaign attention. This model aims to offer non-profits more predictable and stable funding.
8percent has acquired Apanda, aiming to combine its P2P lending services with Apanda's security token offering (STO) capabilities. This move is expected to create a unified platform that leverages both traditional P2P lending and blockchain-based asset tokenization. The acquisition marks a significant development in the fintech sector.
Omnilender has introduced a lending platform that enables users to access liquidity by using cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin as collateral, without selling their holdings. The platform aims to provide transparent terms, educational resources, and a user-friendly experience for both individuals and businesses. This launch reflects the growing trend of integrating digital assets into mainstream financial services and addresses the needs of investo…
Dutch health insurers and doctors have raised concerns about crowdfunding platforms hosting campaigns for unproven or misleading medical treatments. Platforms such as GoFundMe, Geef, WhyDonate, Steunactie, and Doneeractie.nl are cited for lacking adequate screening of medical claims. Insurers are calling for mandatory disclaimers and greater government oversight to protect donors and patients.
Eight Percent has acquired Aipanda Partners, an STO platform, to strengthen its position in the P2P lending and real-asset tokenization market. The move aims to enable the tokenization of loan assets and connect domestic alternative investments with global investors. Eight Percent plans to structure real estate-backed and corporate loans as digital investment products and is piloting blockchain-based cross-border investment solutions.
SPRK Token has launched a crypto-native crowdfunding platform on the Solana blockchain, targeting musicians, artists, and independent creators. The platform aims to reduce fees compared to traditional services like Patreon, allowing creators to retain more of the funds they raise. SPRK Token is now live and recruiting its first wave of creative projects. The platform was founded by Alex Genadinik.
PayPal has terminated its services for Christian crowdfunding platform GiveSendGo, citing violations of its Acceptable Use Policy following the site's use by the Proud Boys and others to raise funds related to the January 6 US Capitol riot. The move follows similar actions by GoFundMe. GiveSendGo has not commented on the decision.
Wahed has introduced a Shariah-compliant fractional property investment platform in Malaysia, allowing retail investors to participate in residential real estate from as little as RM500. The platform operates within the Securities Commission Malaysia’s Regulatory Sandbox and aims to provide an alternative to traditional home ownership. Investors may receive rental distributions and benefit from potential capital appreciation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
