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Strengthening AML Compliance in ECSP-Crowdfunding by 2027

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As the European Union intensifies its efforts against money laundering and terrorist financing, the forthcoming AML framework—most notably Regulation (EU) 2024/1624—will have significant implications for ECSP-licensed crowdfunding platforms. While the ECSPR already provides certain safeguards, the evolving regulatory landscape necessitates proactive measures to ensure full compliance and reinforce market integrity. The Regulatory Landscape Already in […]

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ECSPR Licensing: A Patchwork Slowing EU Crowdfunding Progress?

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Brussels, 30 April 2025. EUROCROWD is publishing an analysis of crowdfunding service provider data as published by ESMA for the years 2022 to 2024. The report “ECSPR Licensing – Insights from the public ESMA Register of Crowdfunding Service Providers – 2022-2024” looks at the registration data of the first three years and provides additional insides

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EUROCROWD to Enhance Crowdfunding Integration for Business Angels

Business Angels /

EUROCROWD is pleased to announce its collaboration with the Early Stage Investing Launchpad (ESIL), a European Union funded initiative by META Group, Business Angels Europe and bpifrance, to provide strategic guidance on integrating crowdfunding under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) into professional business angel investments. This partnership aims to provide guidance and facilitate

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Free EUIPO IP training for business advisors and professionals, 8 April 2025

Intellectual Property /

EUROCROWD is pleased to share that the first free online IP Train the Adviser sessions in 2025 have now been confirmed by EUIPO! The first session will be on Intellectual Property (IP) Basics for Business Advisers. This training is designed for business advisers. It is targeted to those business professionals working closely with SMEs. The aim is to

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EUIPO study confirms Intellectual Property linked to higher revenue in SME

Intellectual Property /

An EUIPO’s 2025 study on Intellectual property rights and firm performance in the European Union (Firm-level analysis report, January 2025) highlights the economic advantages for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and micro-enterprises, that own IPRs. These findings are highly relevant for SMEs seeking crowdfunding, offering strategies for project owners and guidance for investors.

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DORA is in force – A Safer, More Resilient Ecosystem for Investors and Project Owners

ECSPR Monitor /

With the full implementation of the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) on January 17, 2025, crowdfunding platforms operating under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) are now required to adopt stringent cybersecurity and operational resilience measures. This marks a significant step towards enhancing the protection of investors, safeguarding project owners, and securing the broader

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ESMA Consultation on Assessing Knowledge and Competence under MiCA and its Relevance for ECSPR

ECSPR Monitor /

The European Securities and Markets Authority (“ESMA”) has published its Consultation Paper on Guidelines for assessing knowledge and competence under the Markets in Crypto-assets Regulation (“MiCA”), as mandated by Article 81(15). The consultation, released on 17 February 2025, proposes new guidelines ensuring that all crypto-asset service providers (“CASPs”), including those providing information rather than direct

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Unlock Funding for Your Intellectual Property: The SME Fund 2025 is Now Open!

Intellectual Property /

EUROCROWD is thrilled to announce that the 2025 SME Fund is now available! As part of our membership in the IdeasPoweredforBusiness Network, EUROCROWD is committed to supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in accessing funding opportunities that strengthen their competitiveness and innovation. What is the SME Fund? The Ideas Powered for Business SME Fund is

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First offical EU Crowdfunding Market Overview by ESMA

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The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has released its first annual market report on the EU crowdfunding sector, based on data provided by National Competent Authorities (NCAs) under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR) on 8 January 2025. This inaugural report analyzes a sample of 98 crowdfunding service providers from 17 EU Member

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How ECSPR-Licensed Crowdfunding Platforms Address Intellectual Property

Intellectual Property /

Not all crowdfunding platforms have the expertise or resources to deeply engage with intellectual property (IP) issues, even under the European Crowdfunding Service Providers Regulation (ECSPR). While the regulation sets standards for transparency and investor protection, the practical implementation of IP-related safeguards remains inconsistent. Startups in innovative or technology-driven sectors, where IP is a significant

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