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Why are the SEC and FINRA rules around crowdfunding advertising so damn stupid?
It’s a fair question - and one that nearly every founder, issuer, and portal marketer has asked at some point. The truth is, the rules aren’t stupid so much as stuck in another era. They were written before social media, analytics dashboards, or API-based ad targeting even existe...
Why Language Matters (Part 1 of 3): When “Crowdfunding” Becomes a Four-Letter Word
On October 8, 2025, Fox19 Cincinnati ran a headline that could make anyone in the regulated investment crowdfunding world spit out their morning coffee:
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We're excited about the summit on Wednesday!
On behalf of the entire CfPA Summit team, we can’t wait to see you at the Summit on Wednesday!
We're welcoming investors, issuers, regulators, and industry leaders. This is THE place to be if you are
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Join Scott McIntyre at the Regulated Crowdfunding Summit 2025!
We’re honored to welcome Scott McIntyre, Vice Chair Board of Directors at the Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA) and Executive Director of WEconomy, as one of our featured speakers!
A vision
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Join Craig Denlinger at the Regulated Crowdfunding Summit 2025!
We’re thrilled to welcome Craig Denlinger, Managing Partner of Artesian CPA, as one of our distinguished speakers!
A leading voice in the crowdfunding accounting and auditing space, Craig has been inv
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Crowdfunding Professional Association (CfPA)
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CfPA 2025 Summit
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CfPA 2025 Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit – The Future of Crowdfunding is Now!
Join industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators at the CfPA 2025 Regulated Investment Crowdfunding Summit—the premier event for ... more>