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Why Equity Crowdfunding Is a Terrible Idea
Equity crowdfunding proposes a fair shot for all entrepreneurs, but as with most things in a capitalist structure, only the strong will survive.
AngelList Raises $24 Million as Ban on General Solicitation Lifts
The online platform where investors and startups connect has reportedly raised $24 million in an investment round.
What You Need to Know About the New Equity-Crowdfunding Model
Entrepreneurs who list on equity-crowdfunding platforms will have an opportunity to raise serious capital. Learn how to manage new expectations, responsibilities and obligations to regulators and shareholders
New SEC Rules: Added Opportunities, Added Risks
With the new fundraising rules going into effect next week, here are a few key features and tips to keep in mind.
'Broker-Dealer Lite' Legal Gray Area Puts Entrepreneurs at Risk As JOBS Act Opens Internet to Pitching Accredited Investors
The legality of deals can come into question if 'finders' who connect companies with investors for a fee aren't registered as broker-dealers.
New SEC Rule Would Make Companies Disclose Ratio of CEO-to-Worker Pay
As early as next month, corporations may have to begin making public the difference between their chief executive's compensation and the pay of a middle-of-the-pack worker.
Business Crowdfunders Face Investor Liability Minefield
Plan to raise money under the JOBS Act rules? Be prepared to verify whether your investors are accredited.
In Defense of the Revolving Door
Is Robert Khuzami's move from the SEC to Kirkland & Ellis such a bad move for government or the private sector?
Secret's Out: Now You Can Tell the Whole World You're Raising Money for Your Business
The SEC takes a step forward in administering the JOBS Act by lifting the ban on general solicitation.
Winklevoss Twins Move to Launch a Bitcoin Fund
The brothers, famous for their feud over Facebook, have filed papers with the SEC to establish an exchange-traded fund for the online currency.
Regulators Wrangle Over How to Protect Crowdfunding Investors
Debate over investor protection intensifies as rule makers hammer out guidelines for the JOBS Act equity crowdfunding regulations.
How the SEC and Bloomberg Are Embracing Social Media
The SEC's ruling on disclosures, Bloomberg terminals' addition of live Twitter feeds, the announcement of Facebook Home and more social-media news.
JOBS Act, One Year Later: Hang Tight, Equity Crowdfunding Is Coming
President Obama signed the Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act into law one year ago today, and it's still not implemented.
Crowdfunders Step Up Lobbying for SEC Rules
Members of the crowdfunding community descended on Washington, D.C., calling for the regulatory agency to finalize rules.
Crowdfunders Press the SEC: What Is Taking So Long?
Various members of the crowdfunding community are expected meet in Washington, D.C., Tuesday to press lawmakers and the SEC to implement the JOBS Act.