Regulators are moving to overhaul crowdfunding rules with a two-pronged approach: ramping up investor protections while raising the limits that let more people invest in innovative startups and small businesses.

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is proposing amendments to its 2019 crowdfunding framework, incorporating stronger safeguards in response to lessons learned over the past several years. The updates aim to strike a balance between protecting everyday investors and opening doors for entrepreneurs seeking alternative funding sources beyond traditional venture capital. Read the full story →

Today's takeaway: Smarter guardrails and higher funding caps could democratize entrepreneurship while keeping investors safer.