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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GoFundMe Crowdfunds For Furloughed Government Workers
GoFundMe Crowdfunds For Furloughed Government Workers
January 21, 2019  |  Consumer Finance

It’s been 10 full days since government workers missed their paychecks due to the prolonged government shutdown, and one of the most recognizable crowdfunding companies...

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Didi Chuxing Offers Financial Services
Didi Chuxing Offers Financial Services
January 02, 2019  |  International

Didi Chuxing, China’s largest ride-hailing company, has debuted a slew of financial products for workers, according to reports. The company will offer crowdfunding and lending...

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U.K. Watchdog Proposes New Regulations On Lending Platforms
U.K. Watchdog Proposes New Regulations On Lending Platforms
July 27, 2018  |  Bank Regulation

The U.K. watchdog in charge of investor oversight proposed tough new regulations regarding peer-to-peer (P2P) lending platforms, in a bid to help consumers wade through...

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Newest Version Of JOBS Act Wins Approval In The US House
Newest Version Of JOBS Act Wins Approval In The US House
July 20, 2018  |  Regulation

Raising capital could become easier for businesses, especially smaller firms, under legislation that easily made it through the U.S. House of Representatives this week. But...

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Millennials Turn To Crowdfunding For Mortgage Down Payments
Millennials Turn To Crowdfunding For Mortgage Down Payments
July 17, 2018  |  Alternative Finances

When one tries to Google the phrase “millennials and mortgages,” something curious happens. Two different – and in some cases, mutually exclusive sounding – accounts...

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Glint Plans Expansion To US, Tata Capital Launches Working Capital Platform
Glint Plans Expansion To US, Tata Capital Launches Working Capital Platform
July 12, 2018  |  Global Payments

Welcome to The Axis, your late look at payments news from around the world. Coverage includes U.K.-based Callcredit’s upcoming name change to TransUnion. In addition, Glint...

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GoFundMe Debuts Team Fundraising
GoFundMe Debuts Team Fundraising
June 21, 2018  |  Investments

GoFundMe has launched GoFundMe Team Fundraising, allowing groups of people to raise money together for a single effort. The service will enable schools, churches, sports...

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Turning To The Crowd — And Gift Cards — To Fund Honeymoons
Turning To The Crowd — And Gift Cards — To Fund Honeymoons
June 14, 2018  |  Platform Payments

Millennials could care less for crystal stemware or fine china as wedding gifts. They want experiences — and that’s a trend turning the $19 billion bridal registry business on its...

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Travel Concierge Coordinates Perfect Trips Through Messaging Apps
Travel Concierge Coordinates Perfect Trips Through Messaging Apps
May 23, 2018  |  Mobile Applications

People who travel in groups face some tough decisions: Who is going to book the trip, and who makes the final decision on a destination?...

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