by Oscar Jofre | Sep 30, 2025 | Blockchain, Broker Dealer, Broker-dealers, chain
Stablecoins began as an interesting innovation in the crypto world to offer a “stable investment” or safe haven in volatile markets. But with regulatory pressure from the GENIUS Act, the survival of stablecoin issuers hinges on their becoming payment rails rather than...
by Oscar Jofre | Apr 16, 2025 | Broker Dealer, Broker-dealers, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, FINRA, KORE, Online Capital Formation, Private capital markets
The private capital markets have experienced unprecedented growth, driven largely by regulatory changes introduced through the JOBS Act. Over the last five years, more than $150 billion has been raised through these exemptions, with FINRA-registered broker-dealers...
by Oscar Jofre | Apr 14, 2025 | Broker Dealer, Broker-dealers, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, KORE, SEC
🚨 SEC’s March 2025 Guidance Eases Burden on Accredited Investor Verification In a landmark move this March, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has introduced new guidance that simplifies the way issuers can verify whether an investor qualifies as...
by Oscar Jofre | Feb 4, 2025 | Broker Dealer, Broker-dealers, Capital Markets, Compliance, Ecosystem, KoreConX
The private capital markets are evolving, driven by regulatory changes, technological advancements, and the increasing role of compliance in ensuring investor protection. Regulation CF, Regulation A, and Regulation D (506(b), 506(c), and 504) have opened new...
by Oscar Jofre | Jan 2, 2025 | Broker Dealer, Broker-dealers, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Compliance, Ecosystem, FINRA
The journey of Online Capital Formation (OCF) since the signing of the JOBS Act in 2012 represents a seismic shift in democratizing access to capital markets. Initially known as “crowdfunding,” this framework has evolved into a sophisticated ecosystem that...
by Oscar Jofre | Dec 13, 2021 | Broker Dealer, Capital Markets, Capital Raising, Regulation, SEC
During the recent Dare to Dream KoreSummit, David Weild IV, the Father of the JOBS Act, spoke about companies going from public to private, access to capital Reg A+, the future of small businesses raising capital, and the future of the broker-dealer system. The...
