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Why Low-Quality Deals Like BoatBites Threaten the Credibility of Equity Crowdfunding

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Navigating Regulation D

Updated September 20th, 2024 “Overall, our analysis confirms that Regulation...

SEC Charges DraftKings with Selectively Disclosing Nonpublic Information Via CEO’s Social Media Accounts

For Immediate Release 2024-149 Washington D.C., Sept. 26, 2024 — The Securities...

StartEngine – Pioneers, Con Artists, Or Both?

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PopCom Crowdfunding Investigation: Where Did Dawn Dickson’s $6M+ Raise Go?

PopCom raised over $6M from retail investors via StartEngine...

Crowdfund Forensics Flags SimulTrayd as a High-Risk Issuer Following Disclosure Review

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Seasonal Timing Risk in Equity Crowdfunding: The Data

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The Complete 2025 Guide to the U.S. Crowdfunding Industry: Market Trends, Platforms, and Regulations

Crowdfunding has transformed how entrepreneurs, creative artists, and even...

The History of Crowdfunding: From Classical Patronage to Digital Powerhouse

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Going Public: Three Seasons in, Same Old Story

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PopCom Crowdfunding Investigation: Where Did Dawn Dickson’s $6M+ Raise Go?

PopCom raised over $6M from retail investors via StartEngine...
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Reg CF Is Down in 2026: What Issuers Should Change Now

Regulation Crowdfunding raised $139.5 million in the first half of 2026. That is 28% less than the same period...

The SEC’s New 506(c) Guidance: Is Self-Certification Making a Comeback?

The SEC's New 506(c) Guidance: Is Self-Certification Making a Comeback? For years, one of the biggest frustrations surrounding Regulation D...

Why the Fastest Crowdfunding Campaigns Are Won Before They Launch

Green-Got recently made headlines by raising €8 million ($9M USD) in just 52 minutes, setting a new benchmark for...

Why Most Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Fail Before They Start

The uncomfortable truth about founder behavior, marketing agencies, and why no amount of ad spend replaces personal selling. By Shane...

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Has VerifyInvestor Evolved From Verification Provider to Investor Distribution Network?

A Crowdfund Watchdog Investigation For more than a decade, accredited...

Crowdfund Forensics Flags SimulTrayd as a High-Risk Issuer Following Disclosure Review

Crowdfund Forensics has completed an independent disclosure and investor-risk...

Seasonal Timing Risk in Equity Crowdfunding: The Data

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Seasonal Timing Risk in Equity Crowdfunding: The Data

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State sues crowdfunders for soliciting for Alaska charities without consent

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Meta Faces Allegations of Inflating Reach Numbers on Facebook and Instagram

New allegations have surfaced against Meta Platforms Inc., the...

Michael Jansen and Cityzenith Inc. Lawsuit Thrown Out of Illinois Federal Court

What began as an inquiry from Michael Jansen via...

PopCom Crowdfunding Investigation: Where Did Dawn Dickson’s $6M+ Raise Go?

PopCom raised over $6M from retail investors via StartEngine...

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Y Combinator- Finance or Folly?

Y Combinator (YC) is a Silicon Valley-based school for...

AI Startups to Watch: Forbes and TrueBridge Reveal 2024’s Next Unicorns

Forbes, in collaboration with TrueBridge Capital Partners, recently unveiled...

From Goals to Gold: The Rise of Crowdfunding in Supporting Olympic Athletes

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Why the Fastest Crowdfunding Campaigns Are Won Before They Launch

Green-Got recently made headlines by raising €8 million ($9M...

Female Entrepreneurs Face Fundraising Challenges: Insights and Strategies

In the dynamic world of entrepreneurship, women are increasingly...

Beyond the Hype: What’s Really Happening in Crowdfunding Today

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Reg CF Is Down in 2026: What Issuers Should Change Now

Regulation Crowdfunding raised $139.5 million in the first half of 2026. That is 28% less than the same period...

The SEC’s New 506(c) Guidance: Is Self-Certification Making a Comeback?

The SEC's New 506(c) Guidance: Is Self-Certification Making a Comeback? For years, one of the biggest frustrations surrounding Regulation D...

Why the Fastest Crowdfunding Campaigns Are Won Before They Launch

Green-Got recently made headlines by raising €8 million ($9M USD) in just 52 minutes, setting a new benchmark for...

Why Most Equity Crowdfunding Campaigns Fail Before They Start

The uncomfortable truth about founder behavior, marketing agencies, and why no amount of ad spend replaces personal selling. By Shane...

Has VerifyInvestor Evolved From Verification Provider to Investor Distribution Network?

A Crowdfund Watchdog Investigation For more than a decade, accredited investor verification providers have played a critical role in the...

Crowdfund Forensics Flags SimulTrayd as a High-Risk Issuer Following Disclosure Review

Crowdfund Forensics has completed an independent disclosure and investor-risk review relating to Ex-Im America Ltd d/b/a SimulTrayd, an issuer...

Why Raising the Reg CF Cap to $20M Could Be the Biggest Mistake the Crowdfunding Industry Makes

The crowdfunding industry is once again pushing for a dramatic increase to the Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) cap -...

Seasonal Timing Risk in Equity Crowdfunding: The Data

There is a piece of advice that every experienced crowdfunding consultant should give their clients, usually delivered with a...

“People Invest in People They Know, Like & Trust.” That’s Half the Story – and the Wrong Half for Retail.

After 13+ years in crowdfunding I’m done nodding politely at this cliché. It’s not wrong, it’s dangerously incomplete. And...

State sues crowdfunders for soliciting for Alaska charities without consent

The state of Alaska filed civil lawsuits on March 10 against six crowdfunding websites, accusing them of illegally soliciting...

BREWDOG’S 200,000 “EQUITY PUNKS” CROWDFUNDING INVESTORS LOSE EVERYTHING

For more than a decade, BrewDog sold a dream. Not just beer, but rebellion. Not just a brand, but a...

Brandon Sanderson Just Launched a Massive New Cosmere Crowdfunding Campaign That Has Already Blown Its Goals Out the Water

Hoid's Storybook Collection and a new novel. Brandon Sanderson has been busy over the last few months. With the recent...

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