Airbitz to Leverage US JOBS Act to Raise Funding for Expansion
Airbitz, a popular bitcoin wallet provider, has announced the launch of a new crowdfunding campaign through Wefunder. Through Wefunder’s BitPay integration, Airbitz will become the first company to raise bitcoin investments in full compliance with Title III of the JOBS Act. Airbitz to Raise Funds in Compliance With SEC Rules. The JOBS Act — or the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act — was signed into law on April 5, 2012. The purpose of this law is to make it easier for startups to go public and raise capital privately. Title III of the Act applies specifically to crowdfunding, which....
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