The SEC presents an analysis of the data on the offering activity in the Title III securities-based crowdfunding market based on the data in SEC filings between May 16, 2016 (effective date of Regulation Crowdfunding) and December 31, 2024.

In the latest Capital Ideas interview, Mark Elenowitz, Managing Director at Digital Offering, revealed the strategies behind the historic Newsmax IPO. This groundbreaking Regulation A+ offering achieved the largest two-day opening gain in US market history.

Join us on Wednesday, May 14 at 2:00 PM Eastern for a unique and insightful webinar featuring Paul Lovejoy, a passionate retail investor who made 366 investments in 366 days. In conversation with moderator and crowdfunding enthusiast Brian Belley, Paul will share what he learned from exploring exempt offerings like Reg A, Rule 415, and other alternative frameworks—all open to retail investors with low minimums and a crowdfunding approach. This session is perfect for anyone curious about real-world investing, discovering new opportunities outside of traditional markets, and understanding the mindset behind daily, consistent investing.

Private market investing platform Republic is in talks to acquire crowdfunding pioneer Indiegogo in an all-stock transaction, Axios has learned.

Cleveland Whiskey will be launching a new crowdfunding campaign as part of what it aspires to be a broader $12 million capital raise to help finance growth objectives and upgrades at its new manufacturing facility.

FINRA announced today the launch of FINRA Forward, a series of initiatives to improve its effectiveness and efficiency in pursuing its mission.

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The CfPA opposes creating a separate securities compliance framework for NFTs, advocating instead for the use of existing frameworks like Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and Regulation A.

“I am honored by the trust and confidence President Trump and the Senate have placed in me to lead the SEC,” said Chairman Atkins. “As I return to the SEC, I am pleased to join with my fellow Commissioners and the agency’s dedicated professionals to advance its mission to facilitate capital formation; maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets; and protect investors. Together we will work to ensure that the U.S. is the best and most secure place in the world to invest and do business.”

Bring back the casinos? Andreessen Horowitz wants an updated version of Regulation Crowdfunding, or Reg CF, to be used to fund Non-Fungible Token (NFT) offerings. The venture group defines NFTs as “crypto assets whose value, utility, or significance is primarily derived from being a record of ownership or rights with respect to a tangible or intangible good.”