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Key insight: Point72 Ventures passed along management of some of its fintech portfolio to the fintech investment firm Portage.Expert quote: “The firm is reallocating capital toward higher-conviction opportunities in AI and defense tech.” —CB Insights’ Jason SaltzmanSupporting data: CB Insights data indicates that 54% of Point72 Ventures’ active fintech holdings showed declining success probability in 2025.Point72 Ventures, the VC arm of billionaire Steven Cohen’s investment firm, has sold off some of its fintech investments in a move that analysts attribute to a “troubling” portfolio exit potential over the past few years.Processing ContentThe venture firm, of which Cohen is the sole…

Nearly half of all Americans don’t have sufficient money to cover a major unexpected expense, according to a recent poll, and many say rising prices are impacting their ability to save.In its latest Emergency Savings Report, the personal finance data website Bankrate revealed that 47 percent of Americans don’t have sufficient savings or income to afford a $1,000 emergency expense. Additionally, 68 percent said that, should they lose their primary source of income, they would be worried about how to cover basic living expenses over the next month.”Lack of liquidity, or access to cash, is a major constraint for many…

At a recent presentation at the Safety Conference in Whistler, Wombat Safety Software emphasized that safety systems only work if people actually use them. The session introduced the “12-Second Rule,” a UX benchmark based on the reality that frontline workers disengage from tools that feel slow or confusing. By field-testing designs with real workers and reworking anything that causes hesitation, Wombat showed how simplicity and clarity drive real-world safety results. WHISTLER, British Columbia – Jan 22, 2026 – Wombat Safety Software took center stage at a recent presentation during a prominent Municipal Safety Conference in the world-renowned ski resort, where safety…

Key Takeaways Amid sluggish hiring, workers with in-demand AI skills are commanding higher pay and more opportunities across a wide range of industries, not just tech.In 2026, many high-paying jobs with strong job growth are concentrated in tech, with median salaries for some topping $100,000.But tech jobs are to be found beyond Silicon Valley, with high-tech jobs found across the economy. The tech job market is splitting in two—between those who work directly with technology, and those who help it run. On the first side are software engineers, cloud architects, and data scientists—roles that still command six-figure salaries but whose…

SAN FRANCISCO — Google is leveraging its artificial intelligence technology to open a new peephole for its dominant search engine to tailor answers that draw upon people’s interests, habits, travel itineraries and photo libraries.The new option rolling out Thursday will give millions of people the option of turning on a recently introduced tool called “Personal Intelligence” within the AI mode that has been available on Google’s search engine since last year. The technology will be first offered in the U.S. to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers, as well as an option within its experimental Labs division for anyone with…

In 2026, the bar for business banking is higher than simply being safe and functional. A modern setup should help you earn more on your cash, move money with fewer delays and reduce the manual work wrapped around everyday finance tasks. Some digital-first providers, like Grasshopper Bank, aim to meet this higher standard by pairing interest-earning accounts and transparent pricing with modern controls that make day-to-day money movement easier to manage. If your business’s financial dealings feel heavier than they should, it’s worth asking whether your current banking relationship is part of the drag. Here are five signs that your…

NFT games sit somewhere at the crossroads of gaming and ownership. They play much like any other online game, where players can explore worlds, win battles, collect items, and grind through a progression system. However, the difference begins to show up when those items that players try so desperately hard to accumulate matter outside the game itself. Characters, weapons, land, or collectables aren’t just pixels tied to an account, but rather digital assets with actual value that players can hold onto.  It’s precisely this difference that changes the relationship players hold with the game. Time spent playing can result in…

It’s the first week of a new year and there’s no time for the tech world to slowly ease back into things following the holidays. That’s because CES 2026 is upon us. All manner of companies descended on Las Vegas to reveal their latest innovations and what they’re planning to bring your way in the near future.Many of the Engadget crew were on the ground to check out as much of the new tech as possible. Of course, we kept tabs on all of the major CES press conferences too. Samsung held its First Look presentation, which focuses on home…

New platform unifies real estate development, infrastructure investing, and capital strategy under one institutional brandLOS ANGELES, Jan. 21, 2026 / PRZen / Daniel Kaufman, a nationally active real estate developer and investor, today announced the official launch of Kaufman & Company, a vertically integrated real estate and investment platform designed to unify his multi-brand development, infrastructure, and capital operations under one institutional identity. Kaufman & Company brings together Kaufman’s real estate development businesses, investment vehicles, and operating companies into a single parent organization, creating an end-to-end platform spanning land acquisition, design, construction, capital structuring, and asset management. The platform focuses…

K.H. KoehlerJan. 21, 2026, 4:41 p.m. ETMany financial advisors dedicate their entire careers to securing their clients’ retirements, while putting off their own succession plan. But this kind of oversight can leave current clients, staff, and even the advisor’s own families in a lurch. Considering the rather large percentage of financial advisors heading toward retirement in the next ten years and the massive amount of clients they represent, the industry is facing a major and perhaps interesting shift. Intentional succession planning for financial advisors has become a vital necessity because ignoring what’s happening isn’t just bad business. It’s also a professional…

A comprehensive look at local, multi-state and national news events provided by the ABC 6 News Team including updates on sports and weather conditions and traffic.(ABC 6 News) – If something unexpected happened to you today, would anyone know right away?That’s the simple question behind an app with a blunt name and a surprisingly thoughtful purpose. The app was originally called Are You Dead Yet? and it was created in China for people who live alone, travel solo, or just want a quiet safety net running in the background.The idea is straightforward. The app checks in with you every couple…

Quote of the day “I am very annoyed. I’m very disappointed. I’m seriously frustrated.”  —Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla tells attendees at a healthcare conference this week his feelings about the anti-vaccine agenda Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been implementing, Bloomberg reports. One more thing ARIEL DAVIS How close are we to genuine “mind reading?” Technically speaking, neuroscientists have been able to read your mind for decades. It’s not easy, mind you. First, you must lie motionless within a fMRI scanner, perhaps for hours, while you watch films or listen to audiobooks.  If you do elect to endure claustrophobic hours…

Amid a push by President Donald Trump for nationwide regulations, a proposed state “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” started moving forward Wednesday in the Florida Senate. >> Video above: Florida bill wants mandatory AI education starting in fifth gradeThe Senate Commerce and Tourism Committee unanimously backed a bill that includes establishing a “right” for parents to control children’s interactions with artificial intelligence. The bill also says people have a right to know when they’re communicating with a human or an AI system or chatbot. The measure also says people have a right to know whether political advertisements were created in…

Global venture funding to fintech and financial services startups last year rose 27% to total $51.8 billion, again topping pre-pandemic levels, per Crunchbase data, despite fewer funding deals. On the heels of that momentum, investors in the space say they expect funding growth in 2026 to continue to concentrate into pre-IPO companies, for M&A to tick up, and to see robust investment into startups that add value to their fintech offerings with AI. IPO momentum The IPO dam finally seems to have broken in 2025, with several companies in the fintech space either going public or filing to do so…

Join Our Telegram channel to stay up to date on breaking news coverage The Bitcoin price has dropped 4% in the last 24 hours to $89,427 as Michael Saylor’s company, Strategy, continues its aggressive accumulation of the cryptocurrency. Last week, the company purchased 22,305 BTC for $2.13 billion, at an average price of $95,284 per coin, according to a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing. This latest purchase brought Strategy’s total Bitcoin holdings to 709,715 BTC, bought for roughly $53.92 billion at an average cost of $75,979 per coin. JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Michael Saylor’s STRATEGY now holds 709,715 bitcoin worth $64.5…

Health wearable devices are everywhere — from rings to watches to baby socks — and it seems like nearly everyone is wearing one. For some, the devices are just ways to track workouts or read text messages without having to pull out a phone. For others, they’re data goldmines that allow people to “optimize” their health and wellbeing. The Globe wants to talk to health wearable super-users about their experiences with these devices. What health data are most important to you? Has your health improved — or worsened — since you started using these devices? We want to hear from…