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Aerozippy has launched a dedicated fulfillment service aimed at supporting crowdfunding campaign creators with logistics, inventory management, and order processing. The service targets campaigns on platforms like Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe, offering distributed warehousing, tracking, and AI-driven analytics. Additional features include API integration and mentorship for startups.
Japanese crowdfunding platform Makuake has raised its operating profit forecast for the fiscal year ending September 2026 to ¥860 million, nearly double the previous year. The revision is driven by higher-than-expected acquisition of project creators and supporters, as well as growth in peripheral businesses. The announcement led to initial share price gains, followed by profit-taking amid broader market volatility.
Payward, parent company of Kraken, is collaborating with the London Stock Exchange to enable tokenized trading of the 100 largest London-listed companies via the xStocks platform. The initiative aims to modernize UK equity markets by connecting traditional shares with blockchain infrastructure. Tokenized shares will be 1:1-backed and initially issued by a Jersey entity, pending regulatory approval.
Vietnam has initiated a five-year pilot program to regulate the issuance and trading of tokenized real-world assets, backed by new laws and government resolutions. The framework restricts offerings to foreign investors initially and sets high capital and security requirements for platform operators. The pilot aims to move activity from offshore to licensed domestic platforms, with enforcement phased in over time.
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…
