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Vartis Platforms, the parent of LenDenClub, says India’s next credit phase will depend on better borrower understanding, fraud detection and AI-led underwriting. The article cites LenDenClub’s more than ₹22,000 crore in loans over 11 years and notes the P2P framework introduced in 2017, with clarifications in August 2024. It also frames P2P lending as a complement to banks and NBFCs.
GamesIndustry.biz says Kickstarter can still fund games in 2026, but campaigns now need stronger preparation than in the platform’s boom years. The article cites 2025 data showing $26 million raised across 443 funded projects, with 55 campaigns above $100,000. It also highlights the need for demos, pre-launch audiences, and longer marketing runways.
A 2026 survey by alternative investment platform Per Annum found that 52% of 10,000 investors had moved part of their fixed-deposit corpus into alternatives. The article says higher returns and more control over portfolios are driving the shift. It also notes that P2P lending is one of the options being explored.
Peer-to-peer lending in the United States is presented as a growing credit market with broad consumer and small-business use cases. The article cites a 2024 market size of $52.7 billion and projects $164.6 billion by 2033. It also outlines benefits, risks, and the role of major platforms such as LendingClub, Prosper, and Upstart.
A University of Notre Dame accounting professor is researching how investors evaluate Reg CF offerings. The study uses a hypothetical choice exercise to identify factors that influence securities crowdfunding decisions. Kingscrowd is partnering to promote the survey, though it is not sponsoring or administering it.
Korea Credit Ratings held its first digital finance conference in Seoul and discussed how stablecoins and tokenized securities should be assessed. Speakers said credit ratings should include technical risks such as blockchain failures, smart contract errors, and reserve-asset liquidity. The event also cited tokenized bond and fund examples from Mirae Asset Securities and Open Eden.
Shuidichou has increased its platform service fee to 8%, with a cap of 8,000 yuan per project. The article says the change reflects a broader fee hike across designated online fundraising platforms in China. It also argues that higher fees have not solved the sector’s profitability and traffic problems.
GoFundMe is seeing more fundraising for essentials such as rent, utilities, car payments, and groceries. The article cites CEO Tim Cadogan and the company’s 2025 Year in Help report, which says essentials fundraising rose 20% last year. It argues the platform reflects worsening financial strain for many U.S. households.
The FCA said its rules are not a major barrier to SME access to finance, but it identified wider market frictions affecting smaller firms. It will focus on Consumer Credit Act reform, open finance, and digital verification to reduce duplication in checks. The review also highlights that microbusinesses face the greatest challenges.
A new report from UK Finance and Oliver Wyman highlights the UK's strong position for securities tokenization but warns that urgent action is needed to avoid falling behind other markets. The report estimates global tokenized market capitalization could reach $2 trillion by 2030. Industry leaders stress the importance of moving from pilot projects to scalable, integrated financial infrastructure.
Nigeria's non-interest banking sector has grown to N4.39 trillion in assets and N1.43 trillion in financing, according to the Central Bank of Nigeria. The Sukuk market has raised N1.492 trillion for infrastructure projects, while Takaful insurance and Shariah-compliant pension funds are expanding. The CBN emphasizes the need for stronger regulation and governance as the sector attracts more investors.
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.
