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Is Creator Investing Regulated?

Yes. GigaStar Market is an SEC-registered funding portal and member of FINRA. Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) are securities offered under SEC Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF), which provides investor protections and requires detailed disclosures.

What is Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF)?

Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) is a set of rules adopted by the SEC in 2016 that allows companies to raise capital from both accredited and non-accredited Investors through registered funding portals.

Key Features of Reg CF

  • Registered Platforms: Offerings must be conducted through SEC-registered funding portals or broker-dealers
  • Investment Limits: Non-accredited Investors have annual limits based on income and net worth
  • Required Disclosures: Issuers must provide detailed information about the offering, risks, and use of funds
  • Investor Protections: Cancellation rights, communication requirements, and ongoing reporting

What is a Funding Portal?

A funding portal is an intermediary registered with the SEC specifically to facilitate Reg CF offerings. Funding portals:

  • Provide a platform for Investors to discover and invest in offerings
  • Verify Investor identity and investment limits
  • Make required disclosures available to Investors
  • Facilitate communication between issuers and Investors

GigaStar Portal, LLC (dba GigaStar Market) is an SEC-registered funding portal.

What is FINRA?

FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) is a self-regulatory organization that oversees broker-dealers and funding portals in the United States. FINRA membership means:

  • The platform follows industry rules and standards
  • Regular examinations and oversight
  • Investor complaint processes
  • Accountability to regulatory standards

How Does This Apply to GigaStar?

GigaStar's Regulatory Structure

  • • Creator Networks, Inc. (dba GigaStar) - Parent company
  • • GigaStar Portal, LLC (dba GigaStar Market) - SEC-registered funding portal, FINRA member
  • • GigaStar Securities LLC - SEC-registered broker-dealer, FINRA/SIPC member (operates the ATS for secondary trading)

What are Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs)?

CRTs are securities offered under Reg CF. They represent contractual rights to receive a share of a YouTube Creator's potential future YouTube Revenue. CRTs are:

  • Securities: Subject to SEC regulations
  • Not cryptocurrency: Despite the word "token," CRTs are not crypto assets
  • Not ownership: CRT holders do not own any part of the Creator's channel
  • Revenue-based: Distributions depend on actual YouTube Revenue generated

What This Means for Investors

Reg CF provides important protections, but does not eliminate risk:

Protections Provided

  • Required disclosures about risks and use of funds
  • Investment limits to prevent overexposure
  • Right to cancel investments within a specified period
  • Ongoing reporting requirements from issuers

What Regulation Does NOT Do

  • Guarantee any revenue distributions
  • Protect against loss of investment
  • Ensure liquidity or ability to sell
  • Evaluate the quality of any particular offering

What This Means for Creators

Creators raising capital through GigaStar must comply with Reg CF requirements:

  • Provide detailed disclosures about channel performance
  • File required forms with the SEC
  • Provide ongoing reports to Investors
  • Follow offering limits and procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this crypto?

No. Despite the word "token" in Channel Revenue Tokens, CRTs are not cryptocurrency, blockchain tokens, or digital assets in the crypto sense. CRTs are regulated securities offered under SEC Regulation Crowdfunding.

Can I sell my investment?

Currently, CRTs are illiquid. GigaStar is planning to launch a secondary market in March 2026 through GigaStar Securities' SEC-registered Alternative Trading System (ATS). However, there is no guarantee of liquidity or that you will be able to find a buyer at any particular price.

How can I verify GigaStar's registration?

You can verify GigaStar's registrations through:

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