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 Case For Localizing Mom-And-Pop Investment

The Case For Localizing Mom-And-Pop Investment
The Case For Localizing Mom-And-Pop Investment
June 27, 2019  |  B2B Payments

When small business (SMB) investment marketplace MainVest announced a $3 million Seed funding round last week, it did something that many Main Street SMBs cannot...

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UK Tightens Rules On P2P Lenders
UK Tightens Rules On P2P Lenders
June 04, 2019  |  Legal & Regulation

Crowdfunding platforms, or peer-to-peer (P2P) lenders, are going to face tougher regulations in the U.K. through the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), according to a report...

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How Crowdfunding Is Changing Wedding Gifting Etiquette
How Crowdfunding Is Changing Wedding Gifting Etiquette
May 07, 2019  |  Retail

For couples planning weddings this spring, the big day may get the majority of their focus, but the honeymoon will command a large share of...

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Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity To Offer Bitcoin Trading; Bitfinex Plans $1B Token Sale
Bitcoin Daily: Fidelity To Offer Bitcoin Trading; Bitfinex Plans $1B Token Sale
May 07, 2019  |  Bitcoin

Sources have told Bloomberg that Fidelity Investments will launch its own crypto trading platform within a few weeks. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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GoFundMe Crowdfunds For Furloughed Government Workers
GoFundMe Crowdfunds For Furloughed Government Workers
January 21, 2019  |  Consumer Finance

It’s been 10 full days since government workers missed their paychecks due to the prolonged government shutdown, and one of the most recognizable crowdfunding companies...

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Didi Chuxing Offers Financial Services
Didi Chuxing Offers Financial Services
January 02, 2019  |  Cross-border Payments

Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing company, has debuted a slew of financial products for workers, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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U.K. Watchdog Proposes New Regulations On Lending Platforms
U.K. Watchdog Proposes New Regulations On Lending Platforms
July 27, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

The U.K. watchdog in charge of investor oversight proposed tough new regulations regarding peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, in a bid to help consumers wade through...

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Newest Version Of JOBS Act Wins Approval In The US House
Newest Version Of JOBS Act Wins Approval In The US House
July 20, 2018  |  Legal & Regulation

Raising capital could become easier for businesses, especially smaller firms, under legislation that easily made it through the U.S. House of Representatives this week. But...

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