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In brief Maya is reportedly exploring a U.S. IPO that could raise up to $1 billion. The company operates a licensed digital bank and in-app crypto trading service. Observers say investors will balance bank fundamentals with crypto compliance. Maya, a Philippine digital bank whose platform includes a regulated crypto trading arm, is reportedly exploring a U.S. initial public offering of up to $1 billion.The company is currently working with advisers on the deal, according to a Bloomberg report on Monday.A U.S. venue could provide access to deeper pools of capital and broaden its institutional investor base more than local markets,…

Feb. 17, 2026, 7:13 p.m. ETFor decades, global financial companies followed a predictable trajectory—establish dominance in a single market, then expand outward. The digital asset economy has prompted a reassessment of this traditional model.BitGW.com represents a new generation of platforms that chose to think globally from the outset. Rather than building for one region and scaling later, the company designed its infrastructure, products, and organization to serve users across borders from day one.This approach reflects a broader shift within the cryptocurrency sector, where access, inclusion, and global participation are increasingly central to long-term growth.Building for Underserved MarketsFrom its early development,…

If you’re in the market for a gaming laptop but are limited to a ~$1,000 budget, this Alienware Aurora gaming laptop deal is well worth a look. Normally priced at $1,399.99, it’s currently available for just $1,099.99, and its spec is one that’s really well balanced with no major compromises. Leading the charge on the spec list for this Alienware laptop is an Nvidia RTX 5060, and even though this laptop GPU isn’t as powerful as the desktop RTX 5060 graphics card, it’s still a capable GPU that will deliver reliable performance at 1080p in most games. Plus, it gets…

In this episode of “The Deep Dive”, host Jay Hummel speaks with the chief distribution officer of Sealy Investment Securities, Paul Barausky. In a world where e-commerce is driving interest in warehouse distribution centers, they discuss how to consider investing in industrial real estate.  Paul Barausky: Paul is the chief distribution officer of Sealy Investment Securities, based in Dallas. With three decades of industry experience, he has led wholesale teams that have collectively raised billions of dollars in the institutional, RIA, and independent broker-dealer communities. Paul is a graduate of Penn State University. 

Feb. 20, 2026, 5:02 a.m. ETIf life came with a warning label, it might read: “Expect the unexpected and expect it often.”In 2019, I was stunned by a stomach cancer diagnosis that dominated most of 2020. Just as life regained a sense of normalcy, 2025 delivered another shock: Parkinson’s disease. A few months later, I was blindsided again when my part-time job ended due to a business sale, along with my health insurance. Then last week, my wife’s 10-year-old car delivered us a $2,900 repair.

Every December, Apple highlights the apps that made the biggest impact on users. This year’s App of the Year is Tiimo, a simple but powerful planning tool that has become a favorite for people who want an easier way to stay on schedule.Tiimo originally gained popularity among people with ADHD and others who struggle with executive functioning. Apple pointed out that Tiimo succeeds because it breaks routines into small, doable steps that feel more helpful than overwhelming. It is a planning app that meets users where they are.Instead of long to-do lists, Tiimo uses visual planning. Your day is laid…

Two University of California, Santa Cruz, professors are recipients of the campus’s Innovation Catalyst grants, providing crucial support to bridging the gap between foundational research and early-stage commercial investment for these promising projects.  UC Santa Cruz’s Innovation Catalyst Proof-of-Concept Program helps move cutting-edge research from the lab out into the world for societal impact. The 12-month program, managed by the Innovation & Business Engagement Hub, provides targeted grant funding, industry mentorship, market research and customer discovery training to help researchers commercially validate their technologies. Assistant Vice Chancellor for Innovation & Business Engagement Ryan Sharp recognizes that one of the greatest…

Arthur Mensch, in the offices of Mistral AI, Paris, February 20, 2024. CHA GONZALEZ FOR LE MONDE What is the view of Frenchman Arthur Mensch, the co-founder of Mistral AI, on the warnings about the extreme risks of artificial intelligence that have been issued by leaders of major American tech firms such as Sam Altman and Dario Amodei? At the AI summit in India, held from February 16 to February 20, OpenAI CEO Altman raised the idea of creating a kind of “[International Atomic Energy Agency] for international coordination of AI,” in response to the emergence of “true superintelligence,” which…

TL;DR:The Software House leads with payment infrastructure (SEPA, SWIFT) and 2-4 week deployment at 30-50% cost savings vs Western EuropePolish nearshore firms dominate with EU compliance, optimal timezone coverage, and competitive €50-€90 ratesVerified Clutch ratings 4.8/5+ with 50+ reviews provide reliable quality indicatorsPayment rails expertise separates production-ready fintech developers from general software housesEurope’s fintech development market reached €8.2 billion in 2025, with payment infrastructure modernization and PSD2 compliance driving demand for specialized partners. Finding the right European developer means evaluating regulatory expertise, payment rail experience, and cost efficiency.We evaluated 32 European fintech companies and identified the 5 best positioned to…

On-chain analytics firm Parsec is closing down after five years, as crypto trader flows and on-chain activity no longer resemble what they once did. “Parsec is shutting down,” the company said in an X post on Thursday, while its CEO, Will Sheehan, said the “market zigged while we zagged a few too many times.”Sheehan added that Parsec’s primary focus on decentralized finance and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) fell out of step with where the industry has now headed.“Post FTX DeFi spot lending leverage never really came back in the same way, it changed, morphed into something we understood less,” he said,…

Tamer Dagas/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. We have all been there when it comes to installing modern media devices. You start with a clean and tidy setup with cables neatly routed out of sight, but soon, the number of devices grows, and your once organized setup turns into a tangle of cables and wires that become an unsightly mess. This is a particularly big problem for modern entertainment centers, as so many of our gadgets, from gaming consoles to streaming media players, use…

Global markets’ pecking order could be shifting.That’s the fear being voiced by more investors in recent months as doubts swirl around American exceptionalism — the idea that investors can expect better returns on US assets relative to international markets. The US’s dominance in global markets has been the historical precedent, but talk about America losing its edge has been rising over the past year as investors take stock of risks like higher inflation, more debt, and increasing geopolitical tensions.More investors also appear to be turning their attention to other areas around the world, particularly as the US stocks battle continued selling pressure.Here…

Delmaine Donson / iStock.comDespite the common advice to start a budget, many people find it difficult to stick to a budget or feel like budgeting just doesn’t work for them. Rich & REGULAR, a popular money podcast by Kiersten and Julian Saunders, recently shared a fresh perspective on why most budgeting advice falls short.For You: 6 Things You Must Do When Your Savings Reach $50,000Learn More: 8 Frugal Habits Americans Are Ridiculed for — and Why You Shouldn’t CareLet’s explore why most budgeting advice doesn’t work and how a more flexible, realistic approach can help you take control of your…

In 2026, digital life has become more convenient than ever — and at the same time, more fragile. We create files across multiple devices, store data in different locations, share documents in seconds, and rely heavily on backups we rarely check. Most people assume their files are safe simply because they “saved them somewhere.”But the reality is different. Modern risks are not always dramatic. Data problems usually happen quietly: a folder becomes outdated, an important file disappears, or sensitive documents remain recoverable long after deletion.That’s why two tools are now considered essential for real digital control: reliable sync software and…

The technology industry is obsessed with the future. Many of our modern marvels are rooted in the legacy of Bell Labs, an innovation powerhouse in suburban New Jersey. Bell Labs, the once-famed research arm of AT&T, celebrated the centennial of its founding last year.In its heyday, starting in the 1940s, the lab created a cascade of inventions, including the transistor, information theory and an enduring computer software language. The labs’ digital DNA is in our smartphones, social media and chatbot conversations.“Every hour of your day has a bit of Bell Labs in it,” observed Jon Gertner, author of “The Idea…

The manufacturing industries continue to face a labor shortage challenge, with hundreds of thousands of positions remaining unfilled. While automation is often viewed as a threat to employment, a different reality is emerging on factory floors. Manufacturers and system integrators are finding that strategic automation deployment addresses critical pain points, from repetitive welding tasks to ergonomically hazardous operations, while simultaneously creating more engaging roles for workers.  In this Automation World conversation with Austin Levin (AL), lead automation engineer with system integrator ACS, we discuss how manufacturers are using technologies like collaborative robots and machine tending automation to tackle safety concerns,…