A new mobile platform delivers institutional-grade intelligence in hours, not days, wherever decisions get made.

NEW YORK, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Guidepoint, a real-time expert intelligence platform, today announced the launch of the Guidepoint360 mobile app, extending its AI-powered research to mobile devices. Built for teams making high-stakes decisions under tight timelines, the app gives institutional investors, consulting firms, and global enterprises on-demand access to expert intelligence wherever work happens.

Guidepoint360 is Now Available on Mobile

Guidepoint360 brings production-grade AI and expert insight into a single workflow. Users can launch research, monitor active projects, and synthesize expert perspectives in real time, whether preparing for an investment committee, a client meeting, or an executive decision.

“Capital moves fast. Research has to move faster,” said Albert Sebag, CEO of Guidepoint. “Guidepoint360 Mobile meets our clients where work actually happens—on the move, between meetings, and under pressure. It delivers the same rigor, speed, and compliance standards they expect from our platform, now optimized for mobile execution.”

Built for speed, coverage, and control

The Guidepoint360 mobile app is engineered to support high-velocity research while meeting enterprise standards for compliance:

• Faster insight — AskGP, Guidepoint’s AI assistant, surfaces cited answers from expert transcripts in minutes, not days.
• Live visibility — Real-time alerts and status updates across active research and expert engagements.
• Execution-ready workflow — Streamlined messaging, scheduling, and project management from a single interface.
• Enterprise-grade compliance — Customizable compliance controls consistent with Guidepoint’s core platform.

The app is already enabling the company’s diverse global client base to seamlessly manage parallel research streams, lead high-volume diligence, and conduct time-sensitive thematic work from anywhere—extending the AI-driven workflows they rely on at their desks into the field.

One platform. Live experts plus AI.

By combining live expert consultations, AI Moderation, and AskGP synthesis in one continuous research pipeline, every call, transcript, and interaction feeds a growing intelligence layer—designed to compound insight over time, not reset with each project.

Availability

The Guidepoint360 mobile app is available now on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
To learn more or request access, visit www.guidepoint.com.

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About Guidepoint

Guidepoint is the leader in real-time expert intelligence, combining human expertise with AI precision to rapidly deliver insights at scale. Backed by a global network of more than 1.75 million subject-matter experts across industries and geographies, Guidepoint provides the critical context investors, consultants, and corporations need to empower their research and turn answers into action.

MANAMA, Bahrain, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — AirAsiaX (AAX) Berhad celebrated a monumental milestone in the airline’s global expansion strategy with the announcement of two long-awaited international routes, connecting Kuala Lumpur to Bahrain and onwards to London Gatwick (KUL-BAH-LGW), at a press conference in Bahrain today.

The Bahrain-London sector would be AAX’s second Fifth-Freedom route, marking the expansion of the airline beyond its homeground Asia, to serve the global budget travel sector. Commencing on 26 June 2026, these strategic routes establish Bahrain as AAX’s first global hub, strengthening its role as a key gateway between Southeast Asia, the Middle East and Europe. Leveraging Bahrain’s strategic location and aviation structure, the KUL-BAH-LGW service anchors a multi-sector route anchored on transit and partnership opportunities.

Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A and Advisor to AAX said: “This is a defining step in the next phase of AAX’s growth. Bahrain as our strategic aviation hub allows us to connect Asia with the Middle East and Europe more effectively while creating a scalable platform for future growth. Beyond the airline, this partnership strengthens the broader aviation ecosystem, enabling Capital A businesses such as cargo and MRO services to scale alongside AAX. Today, Teleport marks an important milestone as its first flight arrives in Bahrain, following its recent USD50 million capital raise – a move that will help position the Kingdom as a key aviation and logistics hub in the region. Looking ahead, we will deepen partnerships with airports, tourism authorities and industry stakeholders to unlock new demand corridors. We are building a growth engine that balances connectivity, commercial performance and operational resilience, while staying true to our value proposition of affordable long-haul travel.”

H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, Minister of Finance and National Economy of the Kingdom of Bahrain said, “This agreement with AirAsia X is a strategic decision that reflects Bahrain’s strength as an economic partner, and its role as a centre for regional and global connectivity. The investment will reinforce Bahrain’s position as a key gateway linking Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Europe, while delivering tangible economic benefits. It will create direct employment across aviation operations and generate wider opportunities across tourism, logistics, hospitality, and related services. Just as importantly, it will support skills development and long-term career pathways for Bahrainis in a global industry that continues to evolve and grow. We are proud to welcome AirAsia X as a member of TeamBahrain.”

With the launch of this route, AirAsia X continues to build on its network of more than 150 destinations worldwide and redefine both its short-haul and long-haul travel by combining low-cost efficiency, strategic partnerships and hub-based connectivity – cementing its ambition to be a truly global airline. AirAsia X has established Kuala Lumpur as its major gateway, connecting travelers to 95 destinations across 23 Asian countries with nearly 2,000 weekly flights, including routes to Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Australia, and Japan. Operating with AAX’s A330 fleet, the new KUL-BAH-LGW service further broadens access for travellers from Australia, Indonesia, Vietnam and other key markets, creating more affordable and convenient pathways to Bahrain and London.

DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Following the successful announcement of the strategic partnership with Aave, the largest decentralized on-chain lending network, Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, and Mantle, the high-performance distribution layer bridging traditional finance (TradFi), real-world assets (RWAs), and on-chain liquidity, today announced the official Mainnet launch of Aave V3 on Mantle.

Additionally, announced officially yesterday at the Mantle RWA Day, live from Consensus Hong Kong by Joshua Cheong, Head of Product at Mantle. This milestone transitions the partnership from a collaborative vision into a fully operational framework, bridging the gap between CeFi and DeFi at a global scale.

The deployment of Aave on Mantle creates a premier destination for institutional-grade liquidity, offering users capital-efficient lending and borrowing markets backed by Mantle’s robust infrastructure.

Unlocking a Diverse and Secure Asset Hub

Aave launches on Mantle with comprehensive support for a wide array of leading ecosystem-specific assets, including:

• Stablecoins & Governance: USDT0, USDC, USDe, sUSDE and GHO (Aave’s native overcollateralized stablecoin).
• Core Assets: WETH, WMNT, and FBTC.
• Liquid Staking & Yield-Bearing Tokens: syrupUSDT (Maple Finance) and wrsETH (Kelp DAO).

To ensure the highest standards of security, each asset is deployed with rigorous per-asset risk controls. These include isolation flags, supply and borrow caps, and interest-rate parameters tailored to Mantle’s liquidity profile. All parameters have been reviewed by Aave’s dedicated risk service providers to safeguard protocol integrity.

Liquidity Incentives to Bootstrap a Sustainable DeFi Base Layer

To accelerate early liquidity formation, Mantle and Aave are initiating a coordinated six-month incentive program across selected Aave markets on Mantle:

• Mantle will allocate 8 million $MNT to incentivize lending and borrowing activity across prioritized markets.
• The Aave DAO, through the Aave Liquidity Committee (ALC), will contribute 1.5 million $GHO to drive stablecoin adoption and support GHO liquidity on Mantle.

These combined incentive programs aim to establish a robust, self-sustaining base layer of on-chain liquidity, enabling new strategies, institutional participation, and scalable capital efficiency across the Mantle ecosystem.

Strengthening the CeFi-DeFi Liquidity Stack with Bybit

This Mainnet launch serves as the foundation for a broader “CeDeFi” integration involving Bybit, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Planned future activations include strategic spot listings and integrated “Earn” products designed to funnel exchange liquidity directly into on-chain DeFi markets. These initiatives are subject to regulatory and operational readiness, with further announcements expected as the rollout progresses.

“The transition from intent to Mainnet is a pivotal moment for the Mantle ecosystem,” said Emily Bao, Key Advisor at Mantle. “By bringing Aave’s deep, on-chain liquidity to Mantle’s high-performance network and  Bybit’s global distribution,  we are creating a sustainable, institutional-grade liquidity hub and making it easier for institutions, users and developers to access GHO and other core assets.”

“Expanding Aave to Mantle represents a significant step in Aave’s mission to provide secure, transparent, and capital-efficient financial infrastructure across the on-chain economy,” said Stani Kulechov, Founder Aave Labs. “By leveraging Mantle’s high-performance network, alongside Bybit’s global reach, this expansion extends access to GHO and other core assets, lowering the barrier for institutions to tap Aave’s transparent, 24/7 deep liquidity.”

Users can now access Aave on Mantle via the official Aave dApp on Aave.com to participate in the incentivized pools.

About Mantle

Mantle positions itself as the premier distribution layer and gateway for institutions and TradFi to connect with on-chain liquidity and access real-world assets, powering how real-world finance flows.

With over $4B+ in community-owned assets, Mantle combines credibility, liquidity and scalability with institutional-grade infrastructure to support large-scale adoption. The ecosystem is anchored by $MNT within Bybit, and built out through core ecosystem projects like mETH, fBTC, MI4 and more. This is complemented by Mantle Network’s partnerships with leading issuers and protocols such as Ethena USDe, Ondo USDY, and OP-Succinct.

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About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 70 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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About Aave Protocol

Aave is a decentralized, non-custodial liquidity protocol where users can participate as suppliers or borrowers. Suppliers provide liquidity to the market while earning interest, and borrowers can access liquidity by providing collateral that exceeds the borrowed amount. Aave also supports GHO, its decentralized overcollateralized stablecoin, designed to provide transparent, onchain stable liquidity. With a 60% market share of DeFi lending, Aave is the largest and most trusted onchain lending network, with over $52B in net deposits.

Combination creates a stronger, senior-led advisory platform built for increasingly complex corporate challenges

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Province, a leading restructuring and financial advisory firm, today announced the strategic acquisition of StoneTurn, a global professional services firm specializing in disputes, investigations, and risk advisory services. 

The move creates a multi-disciplinary advisory platform positioned to support clients facing increasingly interconnected financial, legal, and regulatory risks. By integrating StoneTurn’s investigative, compliance, and dispute capabilities with Province’s established leadership in restructuring and capital markets, the combined firm offers a more seamless approach to complex, high-stakes corporate challenges. This acquisition builds upon the thesis of Trivest’s partnership with Province, which began in 2024. The result is a diversified advisory platform built for an era where complexity is the norm.

The combination is designed to simplify how corporations and their legal counsel manage complex matters. By housing these specialties within a single platform, the firm:

• Ensures continuity of strategy from initial investigation through financial recovery or restructuring.
• Preserves institutional knowledge, reducing the friction often caused by hand-offs between multiple external advisors.
• Accelerates decision-making by aligning legal and financial strategies in real time.

“Our clients are increasingly facing situations where investigations, disputes, and financial distress converge,” said Paul Huygens, Chief Executive Officer of Province. “By bringing together Province’s restructuring and financial advisory capabilities with StoneTurn’s best-in-class investigative and forensic expertise, we are building a platform designed to address multi-faceted business challenges on a global basis.”

Founded in 2004, StoneTurn has advised more than 95% of the AmLaw 100 and more than half of the Fortune 100, as well as federal, state, and international government agencies. The firm’s experience on high-profile investigations, litigation, and disputes worldwide, along with work on more than 30 monitorships, strengthens the combined firm’s ability to deliver credible, independent insight where rigor and judgment are critical.

“What stood out immediately in our discussions with Province was the strong cultural alignment,” said Brad Wilson, Managing Partner of StoneTurn. “Both firms share a commitment to senior-led execution built upon decades of experience, and delivering trusted advice in the most challenging situations. Together, Province and StoneTurn can support our clients with broader capabilities without sacrificing the agility and personal attention that define how we work.”

With 300+ professionals operating across 19 offices on five continents, and on-the-ground experience in over 100 countries, the combined firm maintains a practitioner-led, client-first operating model largely free of institutional conflicts. With expanded capabilities and global reach, the firm is positioned to deliver greater speed, coordination, and insight on matters where financial, legal, and operational risks intersect. Jefferies LLC acted as the exclusive buy-side advisor to Province and Clearsight Advisors, Inc. acted as the exclusive sell-side advisor to StoneTurn.

About Province
Province is an internationally recognized advisory firm that helps clients navigate complex strategic, operational, financial, and legal challenges. Province provides a broad suite of multi-disciplinary services to clients across four key areas of practice: restructuring advisory; disputes, investigations & risk advisory; capital markets; and office of the CFO. Founded in 2008, Province has over 120 professionals, 6 domestic offices, and a track record of success in some of the largest and most complex transactions. For more information, visit https://www.provincefirm.com. 

About StoneTurn
StoneTurn, a global professional services firm, works with law firms, corporations, and government agencies in solving the most complex and consequential business issues. Known for our deep expertise in investigations, compliance, economics, technology, cybersecurity, and business and litigation advisory, we have earned the trust of clients and regulators worldwide by deploying multidisciplinary teams of industry leaders to provide unique expertise and practical solutions to high-stakes challenges. Founded in 2004, StoneTurn operates from offices across five continents and is widely lauded for its commitment to collaboration, integrity, and independence. Learn more at StoneTurn.com.

About Trivest
Trivest Partners, headquartered in Miami with a presence in Charlotte, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, New York, and Toronto, is a private investment firm that focuses exclusively on the support and growth of founder-led and family-owned businesses in the U.S. and Canada, in both control and non-control transactions. Learn more at www.trivest.com.

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YIWU, China, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from Yiwu Media Convergence Center:

As the 2026 Spring Festival approaches, a campaign titled “Yiwu Red Lights Up Global Landmarks” has been launched across five continents. Outdoor screens in 20 countries and regions—including New York’s Times Square, Toronto’s Yonge-Dundas Square, Dubai’s CBD Bay, the Avenue de l’Opéra in Paris, Milan’s Navigli, London’s Stratford, Myeongdong Eulji-ro in Seoul, and Jalan Imbi in Kuala Lumpur—are simultaneously broadcasting Yiwu’s city promotional video and invitations to the 2026 Spring Festival Gala’s Yiwu sub-venue.

From a roadside market to a “world’s supermarket”, from the Shuangjianghu New Area to the Global Digital Trade Centre, from new energy vehicle factories to the China-Europe Railway Express (Yixin’ou), and from Chen Wangdao’s former residence to the international Jimingshan Community—these images unfold like a scroll, showcasing the economic vitality, global vision, and cultural richness of this county-level city in China. The city’s cultural brand, “World’s Yiwu, City of Warmth & Integrity”, shines brightly, accompanied by heartfelt Spring Festival greetings from eight Yiwu businesswomen extending a warm invitation to the world: “Come to Yiwu—taste global cuisines, shop for global goods, make friends from around the world, watch China’s Spring Festival Gala, and do business with the world.”

This confidence is rooted in solid development. Over the past year, Yiwu delivered an impressive performance reflecting its “speed, innovation, vitality, and confidence”, earning Zhejiang Province’s “Loyalty, Responsibility, and Excellence Award”. It ranked first among county-level cities nationwide in total export volume, number of market entities, and per capita disposable income of urban and rural residents; its total retail sales of consumer goods ranked first in the province; it topped the “China County-Level Common Prosperity Index”; and it rose to first place in the national “Top 100 Counties in Social Governance”. The cultural tourism brand “Yiwu Is Fun to Explore” went viral, achieving the highest communication popularity index among county-level cities nationwide. As an important window of China’s reform and opening-up, Yiwu introduced 33 national and provincial “first orders”, “first cases”, and “first initiatives” last year. The Global Digital Trade Centre officially opened, Yiwu (Suxi) International Hub Port commenced operations, the China-Europe Railway Express (Yixin’ou) maintained its leading position nationwide and ranked first in the Yangtze River Delta in terms of train frequency, and Yiwu became the first county-level city in China to exceed 100 million cross-border e-commerce import orders in a single year—strongly supporting both domestic and international economic circulation.

2026 SEAL Sustainable Product Award winner IrriSense 2 brings smart, multi-zone irrigation to spring lawn care – designed to cut water use by up to 40%

ATLANTA, Feb. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Aiper, the world’s No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand^[1] and leader in smart yard innovation, is bringing its 2026 SEAL Sustainable Product Award-winning IrriSense 2 smart irrigation system to market. The recognition underscores the measurable impact and purpose-built approach to sustainability behind the IrriSense 2. Designed to deliver precision, sustainability, and simplicity in one integrated solution, IrriSense 2 replaces traditional irrigation systems with an intelligent, easy-to-install ecosystem that conserves water while promoting healthier landscapes.

Unlike conventional irrigation systems that rely on underground hardware, fixed timers, and professional installation, IrriSense 2 delivers a complete irrigation ecosystem in a single device that installs in just 15 minutes, making it easier for homeowners to get their yards ready for spring. At its core, IrriSense 2 is the world’s first 4-in-1 multi-zone smart irrigation system, replacing the controller, rotor sprinklers, electric valve, and nutrient feeder with one connected solution.

Water-Saving Precision Irrigation Designed for Every Yard

As lawns emerge from winter dormancy and gardens prepare for new growth, IrriSense 2 enables homeowners to manage up to ten independent watering zones, tailoring irrigation plans based on specific plant types and landscape needs. Through plant-specific irrigation mapping, users can control watering depth, frequency, and schedules for each zone, ensuring efficient hydration without overwatering.

To support this level of precision across the entire yard, the system delivers EvenRain™ coverage across up to 445 square meters, simulating natural rainfall to create a soft, uniform water curtain designed to protect soil and newly planted seeds while eliminating dry patches and reducing runoff. TÜV-certified pressure stability ensures consistent performance while maximizing absorption and minimizing waste.

Powered by Aiper’s Weather-Sense™ Response System, IrriSense 2 uses real-time weather intelligence to automatically adjust irrigation. If rain is forecast, watering is delayed, while periods of extreme heat trigger increased irrigation only where needed. A built-in rain sensor detects unexpected precipitation and stops irrigation automatically, helping homeowners achieve up to 40% water savings compared to traditional irrigation.

Smart Control from a Simple Setup

Simple installation designed for homeowners – no tools, trenching, or wiring required. Users simply snap the modules together, connect to Wi-Fi, map their yard in the Aiper app, and the system is ready in fifteen minutes. The app serves as the irrigation command center, offering intelligent scheduling, real-time water tracking, zone-level insights, and remote control from anywhere. Users can manage irrigation while traveling or allow the system to operate autonomously for a truly hands-free experience.

Engineered for year-round durability, IrriSense 2 is built on an Engineered Resilience Framework, featuring UV-resistant housing, freeze-safe drainage, corrosion-resistant copper fittings, and quiet operation under 60 decibels, ensuring long-term performance in all conditions.

Award-Winning Innovation and Sustainability Leadership

Presented by the SEAL Awards, which recognize products designed to deliver real environmental progress, the honor reflects the ability of IrriSense 2 to reduce water waste through intelligent design, precision control, and adaptive, real-time decision-making, demonstrating that sustainability can be achieved through smarter engineering rather than added complexity.

In addition to the 2026 SEAL Sustainable Product Award win, the IrriSense 2 has earned significant industry recognition for its innovation, design, and sustainability impact. Honors include:

• Digital Trends Publisher Awards – CES 2026
• Gadgety Awards Best of CES Honoree 2026
• Netzwelt Innovation Awards 2026 Honoree
• PC Welt Best of CES 2026
• Reviewed Best Tech Product Awards
• Techlicious Editor’s Choice – CES 2026

Aiper’s leadership in sustainable design began with the first-generation IrriSense, which received the IDEA Design Bronze Award for excellence in product design. That recognition reflects a sustainability-driven design philosophy that continues with the IrriSense 2. The first- generation IrriSense was also honored with a CES Innovation Award in 2025, establishing the IrriSense line as a leader in smart irrigation.

IrriSense 2 is available for purchase starting today at $499.99 on Aiper.com and Amazon.com.

For additional information about Aiper, visit Aiper.com or follow the company on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and X.

About Aiper

Aiper is the No.1 smart robotic pool cleaner brand and a leader in reliable, intelligent solutions for the smart yard ecosystem. From crystal-clear pools to balanced water and smarter irrigation, Aiper’s ecosystem simplifies care across your entire yard. Trusted by more than 3 million users worldwide, Aiper is available in over 7,000 stores across 50+ countries and regions. Renowned for excellence, Aiper products have earned prestigious honors including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, and editorial awards from USA Today and TWICE, and have been recognized as a CES Innovation Awards Honoree from 2023 through 2026. Driven by smart automation, adaptive AI, and sustainable design, Aiper delivers a truly carefree experience, giving you more time to enjoy life’s best moments.

Contact: Eva Li, eva.li@aiper.com