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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EU Proposed Law Aims To Make Friends With FinTech

EU Proposed Law Aims To Make Friends With FinTech
EU Proposed Law Aims To Make Friends With FinTech
March 06, 2018  |  Europe

As the European Union (EU) prepares for the U.K.’s exit from the bloc next year, the EU’s executive is set to propose a draft law...

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Today In Data: Workplace AI, Faster Payments’ Proliferation And Snap Shares Are Up
Today In Data: Workplace AI, Faster Payments’ Proliferation And Snap Shares Are Up
February 07, 2018  |  Today In Data

Today in PYMNTS data, finance professionals are using artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace, payment speeds have varying impacts on different-sized businesses, Snap shares officially...

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Best Meta Explores Blockchain As A Crowdfunding Mechanism
Best Meta Explores Blockchain As A Crowdfunding Mechanism
February 01, 2018  |  Blockchain

Money can’t buy happiness, but blockchain can buy fame, and that’s kind of the same thing, right? Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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UK Firms Getting More Curious About Crowdfunding
UK Firms Getting More Curious About Crowdfunding
December 22, 2017  |  B2B Payments

U.K. businesses are beginning to get curious about their crowdfunding options to access financing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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GoFundMe Launches Zero Fee Platform
GoFundMe Launches Zero Fee Platform
December 01, 2017  |  Alternative Credit

GoFundMe, the online donation platform, announced Thursday (Nov. 30) it is introducing a zero percent platform fee with new, U.S.-based personal fundraising campaigns. Get the...

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For ICOs, Smoke, Sizzle, Or SoS?
For ICOs, Smoke, Sizzle, Or SoS?
September 04, 2017  |  Investments

The 1960s TV show “Lost in Space” featured a robot that would stand pat, robot arms akimbo, shouting in its robot voice, “Danger, Will Robinson,...

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UAE Authorities Plan SMB Crowdfunding Framework
UAE Authorities Plan SMB Crowdfunding Framework
August 07, 2017  |  B2B Payments

United Arab Emirates (UAE) regulators are setting out to establish a framework to guide the small business (SMB) crowdfunding market, news reports on Sunday (Aug. 6)...

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Indonesian FinTech Launches App For Individual SME Investors
Indonesian FinTech Launches App For Individual SME Investors
July 24, 2017  |  B2B Payments

An Indonesia-based alternative lender is turning to the mobile device to attract small business investors. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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