Crowdfund Intermediary Regulatory Advocates, or CFIRA, was established following the signing of the “Jumpstart Our Business Startups” (JOBS) Act. CFIRA is an organization formed by the crowdfunding industry’s leading platforms and experts.  The group will work with the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), and other affected governmental and quasi-governmental entities to help establish industry standards and best practices.