crowdfunding

Crowdfunding is the practice of funding a project or venture by raising small amounts of money from a large number of people, typically via the Internet. Crowdfunding is a form of crowdsourcing and alternative finance. In 2015, over US$34 billion was raised worldwide by crowdfunding.

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The JOBS Act Eyes A New Generation Of SMB Investors

The JOBS Act Eyes A New Generation Of SMB Investors
The JOBS Act Eyes A New Generation Of SMB Investors
February 04, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Among the most disruptive changes introduced in 2016 by the Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act is the opportunity for small, private businesses to raise...

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SMBX, Degrees Plato Partner For Bond Offering
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February 02, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Small business bond marketplace SMBX and taproom and eatery Degrees Plato are partnering to introduce Degrees Plato’s Small Business Bond offering, the firms announced Friday...

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January 20, 2020  |  B2B Payments

Community banks are often the familiar faces of the financial services world, and when small businesses seek capital, their neighborhood financial institution can be a...

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Crowdz Pilots Invoice Crowdfunding Platform InvoiceXchange
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January 16, 2020  |  B2B Payments

B2B invoicing and payments firm Crowdz has announced a new pilot aimed at connecting businesses to crowdfunding services to finance their unpaid invoices. Get the...

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House Committee Says FIs Struggle To Pinpoint Domestic Terrorism Financing
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January 16, 2020  |  Cybersecurity

The unique secrecy and security of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have led to their use by domestic terrorist groups like white supremacists, experts said at...

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Crowdfunding Turning Stale For Eatery Investors
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December 23, 2019  |  Investments

A Mexican food chain in the U.K. called Chilango turned to an unlikely source to fund expansion recently: its customers. The chain promised returns of...

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Why P2P Could Soon Play A Leading Role In Middle East FinTech
Why P2P Could Soon Play A Leading Role In Middle East FinTech
December 11, 2019  |  Alternative Credit

When it comes to lending — to say nothing of the wider world of payments — innovation and disruption have been on the rise in...

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How Crowdfunding Is Becoming Regular Investing
How Crowdfunding Is Becoming Regular Investing
October 21, 2019  |  Investments

A decade ago, an entrepreneur wanting to raise cash pretty much had to have rich relatives or pals, or gain entry into the clubby world...

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