Kingscrowd has finalized the full company lineup for Investment Crowdfunding Week 2026, with 20 companies across five groups competing for a $5,000 grand prize over three days of live pitching. The free virtual event runs April 13–15 and opens with a keynote from Tim Draper, whose early investments in Skype, Tesla, and Bitcoin have made him one of the most recognized voices in venture capital.

The Securities and Exchange Commission will address fundraising and startup exemptions in this proposal, Paul Atkins told a crowd Monday.

The Department of Labor has proposed a rule to let 401(k) plans more easily include alternative assets such as private equity, cryptocurrencies and real estate. See the rule: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/03/31/2026-06178/fiduciary-duties-in-selecting-designated-investment-alternatives

The Trump administration yesterday took a giant step toward allowing alternative assets in 401(k) plans, with the Department of Labor proposing rules that now will be open for two months of public comment.

The regulatory agency’s reset is real, but the new details stop short of the full course correction the industry needs, say Gibson Dunn attorneys.

Senator Richard Blumenthal wants the SEC to answer whether allies of President Donald Trump in crypto received favorable treatment.

EVII Mission Hills raises $2.1M from 4,662 investors. The most successful EV Charging Real Estate Reg CF crowdfunding

What makes the forum unique is the opportunity for the public to suggest and prioritize capital-raising policy recommendations that will be delivered to Congress. Please submit your policy recommendations in advance by emailing them to smallbusiness@sec.gov by noon ET on March 5. Voting will open at the end of the event and remain open until 9 p.m. ET on March 9.