Rising interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty slowed Italy’s alternative finance market from mid-2023 to mid-2024, with declines in minibonds, crowdfunding, and private equity activity. Minibond placements...
The Netherlands’ first month of legal cannabis sales highlights both progress and hurdles. Legalizing production aims to curb black-market influence and ensure safer products, but supply...
Mastro Tortello, a Milanese fresh pasta brand, has launched a €1.2M equity crowdfunding campaign on Mamacrowd. Funds will support expansion with two new locations and a...
Australia is considering federal cannabis legalization through a bill proposed by Senator David Shoebridge. Key provisions include home cultivation, cannabis cafes, and market regulation by the...
Just, a fintech company offering a one-click payment solution, raised €8M to boost R&D, expand its merchant base, and open a London office in 2025. Supporting...
Bitcoin ETF options debuted in the U.S. on BlackRock's IBIT, driving Bitcoin to a $94,000 all-time high. With $1.9 billion in day-one volume, 80% were bullish...
UniCredit granted Dumarey Flowmotion Technologies €15M in loans, 70% backed by SACE's Future Guarantee, to boost production of innovative injectors and hydrogen engine systems. The financing...
Bitcoin’s potential to hit $100,000 by year-end sparks debate. Surging 123% in 2023, it’s driven by institutional interest, favorable U.S. policies under Trump, and historical growth...
Money Walkie, a fintech offering customizable contactless wallets for kids, launched a €700,000 crowdfunding campaign to turn customers into ambassadors. With 100,000 users and rapid growth,...
AOX has patented the Deep Delivery System®, enhancing skin absorption of anti-aging ingredients by up to 1,100%. Its crowdfunding campaign aims to raise €688,000, already surpassing...