The CROWDFUND Act: everything you need to know    The CROWDFUND
Act has plenty of supporters who believe crowdfunding could
revolutionize startup investing. Skeptics argue that
crowdfunding will have unintended consequences, from fraud to a
bubble of epic proportions.  So who is right? Unfortunately, few
of the articles and blog posts about the CROWDFUND Act appear to
be written by individuals who have taken the time to read its
text. As such, much of the discussion around the future of
crowdfunding and the impact it will have is ill-informed.  So
what does the CROWDFUND Act really say, and what does that mean
for the startup ecosystem? Here's what you need to know.  The
Details  Funding Portals  Not surprisingly, a whole host of
companies have popped up in recent months and weeks seeking to
cash in on the crowdfunding craze. Many of them are positioning
themselves to be Kickstarter-like intermediaries, connecting
companies and investors, taking a cut of the action in the
process.  The CROWDFUND Act requires