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Perspective

Jan. 6, 2015

The undecided security of crowd sales

The pool from which startups can tap for traditional capital isn't likely to change until the SEC releases the final rules on crowdfunding. But entrepreneurs in the virtual currency space aren't waiting around. By Andrew Beal


By Andrew Beal


Nearly $300 million has been invested into virtual currency technology companies in 2014, on par with the investment dollars poured into the early Internet companies in 1995. The majority of this money came from traditional startup investors: venture capital funds, angel groups, and individual accredited investors. The pool from which startups can tap for traditional capital isn't likely to change until the Securities and Exchange Commission re...

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