It’s really just removing the first of two obstacles that stand in the way of crowdfunding. The 2nd obstacle, which could get lifted later this year, would be to lift the accredited investor restriction. At that point, private companies could raise equity by advertising to a wider audience through crowdfunding websites such as www.CircleUp.com and www.Fundable.com. This will make it easier for small businesses to raise the capital needed to grow and stimulate the economy, but it could also open the door to fraud and high-risk investments. What do you think will be the impact of crowdfunding?
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