JD Alois

I write for Crowdfund Insider / Fintech Insider. Yes, this is a pen name. #Fintech #Cryptocurrency #Crowdfunding. Be global.

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As Artificial Intelligence (AI) Booms, Data Centers Are Opportunities For Private Investors: S&P

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

Venture capital is investing in data centers as part of an infrastructure play targeting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) sector. While private markets ebb and flow with one sector hot today, and cold tomorrow, AI has a pretty huge runway, and private investors are taking advantage of it.
Crowd Street Announces New Platform Features. Aims To Be The Premier Self-Directed Private Market Investment Platform

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

As recently reported, Crowd Street is shifting its focus away from its real estate investment platform roots to further leverage its tech stack and provide access to a broader range of alternative private investments. Crowd Street seeks to become the premier self-directed private market investment platform on the market. As public markets have declined and private markets grown, this fact, coupled with technology, has made private securities investing very appealing to all investors.
SEC Appears To Agree On Foreign Private Issuers Reform

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

The Securities and Exchange Commission is poised to revise its treatment of foreign private issuers. While recognizing that they do not want to deter foreign issuers from US markets, there seems to be an agreement that the playing field needs to be leveled, as disparities exist between domestic and foreign issuers regarding compliance and disclosure.
Circle IPO Poised To Be A Success, Shares Priced Above Range At $31

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

Circle Internet Group, a leading stablecoin issuer that is well-positioned to benefit from the future of digital money, is expected to float its shares on the NYSE this week. Shares of Circle have been priced above its expected range at $31 a share, delivering a $6.8 billion valuation. Its ticker symbol has been set at CRCL. Initially, shares were expected to be priced at between $24.00 and $26.00 per share, so this is a significant increase.
Prediction Markets Need Regulatory Relief: CEI

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

Prediction markets have emerged as a novel asset class where investors may “bet” on the outcome of events. While somewhat similar to traditional securities markets, these platforms are not regulated by securities regulators but fall under the purview of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), but the regulatory environment is a bit gray. Well-known platforms include Polymarket and Kalshi, among others.
SEC Kicks Off Consultation On Foreign Private Issuers

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is asking for feedback on the treatment of Foreign Private Issuers. The public comment period will remain open for 90 days following publication of the concept release in the Federal Register. In brief, issuers who are based outside the United States may benefit from a treatment different from that of domestic issuers. This can be a lower level of disclosure on an offering.
Grayscale Offers Covered Call Fund On Bitcoin ETFs (BTCC)

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

The landscape of ETFs (Exchange-Traded Funds) has expanded significantly in recent years. Typically ETFs hold lower fees and greater liquidity than mutual funds, creative sponsors now offer a plethora of strategies with some being rather sophisticated. Covered call ETFs that focus on specific stock sectors have emerged as a popular path to generate income while gaining exposure to sectors like tech.
Raisin To Compete With Banks, Offers Own Deposit Product

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

Perhaps it is a natural progression. Raisin, a European Fintech that offers comparisons and access to the best savings rates regardless of geography, will now offer its own savings product. According to a company note, Raisin is now offering “Welcome Account” in Spain, describing it as a strategic milestone for the European market. The product is offered under the Raisin brand.
France: AMF Says Chair Says EU Savings And Investment Union Is A Priority

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

The French Autorité des Marchés Financiers has published its annual report for 2024. As part of the update, the AMF Chair, Marie-Anne Barbat-Layani, outlined three major challenges for the agency. Beyond investor protection and the choppy geopolitical environment, Barbat-Layani focused on the need to vigorously pursue the EU Savings and Investments Union to the forefront.
Crowdfund Capital Advisors: SEC Report On Reg CF Falls Short

3 weeks ago | crowdfundinsider.com | JD Alois

Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA), a data service provider for the securities crowdfunding sector, says the Securities and Exchange Commission missed the mark in its recent report on Reg CF (Regulation Crowdfunding). CCA states that while the SEC relies on Form C-U, these filings have historically had a low participation rate, despite being required under the exemption. Thus, the SEC’s data is inaccurate, and CCA’s is more accurate.