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Crowd Funding

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business2 years ago

Real-Estate Crowd Funder Faces Scandalous Losses and Legal Dispute

A real estate deal gone bad has hit a popular crowd funding platform, as millions of dollars have gone missing and a rabbinical arbitrator has been appointed to resolve the dispute. The crowd funding platform, RealtyShares, which allows investors to pool money for real estate projects, is facing allegations of financial fraud and mismanagement. The case highlights the risks associated with crowd funding platforms and the need for stronger regulations in the industry.

technology2 years ago

The Rebirth of Pebble: A Small Android Phone to Rival the iPhone 13 Mini?

Eric Migicovsky, founder of Pebble, is leading a community-based project to create a small Android phone that can compete with the iPhone Mini. The team is currently sourcing a display, choosing a chip, and picking a body design. The phone could feature a metal frame covered in glass composite, ceramic-coated aluminum, forged carbon, bio-resin, or ceramic composites. The team is accepting signups on its website for those interested in supporting the project.