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ICP HUB USA launches, Supporting Global Expansion of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP)

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ICP HUB USA officially launches to accelerate the adoption of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) in the U.S., fostering innovation through education, incubation, and funding. Led by seasoned media and event director Oszie Tarula, the hub debuts with a series of high-impact events, including activations at ETHDenver 2025, to drive Web3 innovation and decentralized computing forward.

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Today, ICP HUB USA, the regional representative of the Internet Computer Ecosystem in the United States, announces its formal launch. ICP HUB USA is charged with empowering developers, onboarding Web2 and cross-chain projects to the ICP ecosystem, and driving the future of decentralized execution, through education, incubation, and funding. As part of the formal launch of ICP HUB USA, seasoned media and event producer Oszie Tarula has been announced as the Lead of the HUB.

“The potential for ICP in the U.S. is massive, and I can’t wait to work with passionate builders and visionaries to drive real adoption and growth!” — Oszie Tarula, Lead of ICP HUB USA

Reflecting on his role leading ICP HUB USA, Oszie Tarula said, “The opportunity to help grow a decentralized Internet Computer on-chain and advance technology to help others is what drove me to ICP. The potential for ICP in the U.S. is massive, and I can’t wait to work with passionate builders and visionaries to drive real adoption and growth!”.

Oszie Tarula joins ICP HUBs USA with an impressive track record spanning top global brands, Oszie has worked with UCLA (where he served as Digital Media Director for 9 years), idealab, KB Home, DataCon Los Angeles, Coldwell Banker, Caruso, Edmunds.com, Coinbase, Razorfish, Developer DAO, and most recently as the Founder of Hola Metaverso and the Chief Creative Officer at Conectado.

ICP HUB USA Launch Events

Alongside their formal launch, ICP HUB USA has announced the launch of three events co-hosted with ICP HUB Canada & USA., designed to educate, inspire, and connect with the growing ICP community in the U.S. The Internet Computer Protocol Workshop at Stanford University (Feb 12), the Chain Chapters: ICP HUB North America Alliance – San Francisco Chapter (Feb 13), and lastly, Building AI Agents with ICP: A Workshop by DFINITY at Zo House (Feb 14), mark the start of an exciting journey as the hub plans to grow and strengthen the ICP ecosystem across North America.

Speaking on this partnership, Javier Arroyo Ferrer, the co-founder of ICP HUB Canada & U.S., shared, “It’s incredible to see the ICP movement grow across the continent. This collaboration is just the beginning of something much bigger for the future of decentralized computing agents on ICP.”

The HUB is also gearing up for a series of exciting live community spaces that will explore AI, Blockchain, regulations, and more. All are welcome to connect and join the conversation.

You can stay up to date with all the upcoming events that ICP HUB USA will be participating in here.

ICP HUB USA to Join ETHDenver 2025

ICP HUB USA plans include activations at ETHDenver 2025—the world’s biggest Web3 #BUIDLathon and Innovation Festival, running from Feb 23 – March 7.

If you’re attending, let’s link up!

About the Internet Computer

The Internet Computer (ICP) represents a fully decentralized web3 cloud platform, enabling developers to deploy code directly onto the blockchain without relying on servers or centralized infrastructure. This fast, cost-efficient, and highly scalable protocol redefines the operational paradigm of a decentralized web3 platform. ICP offers the same functionalities as centralized clouds but with economically efficient computation, heightened security, and rapid processing speeds intrinsic to decentralized technology.

As one of the fastest-growing Web3 ecosystems, ICP is at the forefront of on-chain AI, decentralized computing, and next-gen Web3 applications. As Dominic Williams, the Founder of the Internet Computer (ICP) and Chief Scientist of the DFINITY Foundation, recently shared: “The Internet Computer is the product of more than 1,000 person-years of R&D. The technology gives developers ‘superpowers’ and offers capabilities other Web3 protocols lack. Most people choose to build on the Internet Computer because there is nothing else like it in terms of the technology and its capabilities. We are seeing rapid growth as people are increasingly beginning to understand its limitless capabilities and what it makes possible.”

For more information, please visit: https://internetcomputer.org/

About ICP HUBS NETWORK

The ICP HUBS Network is a global initiative dedicated to driving the adoption and growth of the Internet Computer blockchain by fostering local developer communities, supporting projects, and promoting blockchain education. Hubs are established in multiple regions worldwide where they provide resources, training, and strategic partnerships to empower innovators and businesses to build on ICP. Each hub is uniquely tailored to address the needs of its local ecosystem while contributing to the broader vision of a decentralized and open internet.

Media Contact

Oszie Tarula, ICP HUB USA, 1 323-823-3462, icphubusa@gmail.com, https://internetcomputer.org/

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Club Offers for Travel Enthusiasts in Canada

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TORONTO, Oct 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), the club for travel enthusiasts, announces three of many new Club Offers for Club Members in Canada.

Rigorously vetted and negotiated for us travel enthusiasts:

$799—COSTA RICA WEEK WITH FLIGHTS & CAR
We think fall is an ideal time to visit Costa Rica; the scenery is lush and the crowds are gone. Drive between volcanic Arenal and the idyllic beaches of Tamarindo on this seven-night trip. Since it’s not as busy, we were able to negotiate a price that saves members up to $648 on departures through mid-December.

$899—BARCELONA: 5 NIGHTS WITH FLIGHTS
Explore Barcelona’s world-class museums and architectural masterpieces in the quieter winter months to pack more into your trip. You won’t waste hours in lines and can access top restaurants that are fully booked in summer. We save $300 on travel this January and February, when temperatures are still spring-like. Roundtrip flights from Toronto, hotel and daily breakfast are included.

$999—ST. KITTS GETAWAY FOR 2, REG. $2083
Most visitors to St. Kitts book months in advance, but when we pointed out that travel enthusiasts are more spontaneous, this resort gave us a terrific rate for stays this November and December. Spend four nights in Frigate Bay and get an upgraded Oceanview room, too.

Are you a travel enthusiast? Join the club today: https://travelzoo.com

Who are we?
We, Travelzoo®, are the club for travel enthusiasts. We reach 30 million travellers. Club Members receive Club Offers negotiated and rigorously vetted by our deal experts around the globe. Our relationships with thousands of top travel companies give us access to irresistible deals. Our club and its benefits are built around the lifestyle of a modern travel enthusiast.

Media Contact: 
Amanda Ieraci – Toronto
+1 437 866 8540
aieraci@travelzoo.com

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Howard Hughes Holdings Set to Join S&P SmallCap 600

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NEW YORK, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Howard Hughes Holdings Inc. (NYSE: HHH) will replace Arcosa Inc. (NYSE: ACA) in the S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Wednesday, October 28. S&P 500 constituent CRH plc (NYSE: CRH) has acquired Arcosa in a deal that closed today, October 23.

Following is a summary of the changes that will take place prior to the open of trading on the effective date:

Effective Date

Index Name  

Action

Company Name

Ticker

GICS Sector

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Addition

Howard Hughes Holdings

HHH

Real Estate

October 28, 2026

S&P SmallCap 600

Deletion

Arcosa

ACA

Industrials

ABOUT S&P DOW JONES INDICES

S&P Dow Jones Indices is the largest global resource for essential index-based concepts, data and research, and home to iconic financial market indicators, such as the S&P 500® and the Dow Jones Industrial Average®. More assets are invested in products based on our indices than products based on indices from any other provider in the world. Since Charles Dow invented the first index in 1884, S&P DJI has been innovating and developing indices across the spectrum of asset classes helping to define the way investors measure and trade the markets.

S&P Dow Jones Indices is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI), which provides essential intelligence for individuals, companies, and governments to make decisions with confidence. For more information, visit www.spglobal.com/spdji/en/. 

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index_services@spglobal.com

Media Inquiries
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Chelsea FC announces multi-year sleeve partnership with Sokin, the business payments and FX platform

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Chelsea FC name fast-growing fintech platform as Principal Partner

LONDON, Oct. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Chelsea Football Club has today announced a multi-year partnership with Sokin, the embedded finance and payments company used by businesses worldwide. Sokin will be named a Principal Partner and Official Business Payments and FX Partner of Chelsea FC and Chelsea FC Women.

As a Principal Partner, Sokin will be represented on the sleeves of the Chelsea FC men’s, women’s and academy home, away, and third kits from the 2026/27 season.

The partnership brings together two ambitious London-headquartered organisations with worldwide reach – a club with millions of fans across the world and a fintech platform through which businesses move more than $11 billion a year. A club of Chelsea’s scale works in many currencies every day, with partners, competitions and supporters around the world, and needs a financial partner built to handle that.

Sokin gives finance teams business payments, multi-currency accounts, foreign exchange, checkout and treasury in one place, so they spend less time juggling banks and providers and keep more of what they move.

As Official Business Payments and FX Partner, Sokin will simplify how Chelsea FC sends, receives and manages money in the currencies the club operates in.

The Sokin logo will feature on the sleeve of the Chelsea shirt for the first time [when the men’s team host Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on Saturday 24th October.]

Jason Gannon, President at Chelsea FC said:

“At Chelsea, we seek to partner with organisations that share our ambition and innovative mindset. Sokin’s expertise in business payments, and their focus on making both simpler for the businesses they serve, makes them a natural fit for the Club. We are pleased to welcome Sokin to the Chelsea family and look forward to working together in the years ahead.”

Vroon Modgill, CEO and founder at Sokin said:

“Chelsea plays on the biggest stage in world football, and its business runs in dozens of currencies. Sokin was built for that with regulated, multi-currency payments and foreign exchange for organisations that operate internationally. We’re proud to be the platform behind the business payments and FX of one of the most iconic teams in football. Sokin’s platform serves businesses in more than 170 countries. We’re thrilled to be partners for the season ahead. An organisation as sophisticated as Chelsea doesn’t leave its finances to chance.”

About Sokin

Sokin is the financial layer global business runs on. Businesses can transact, convert and hold money in 70+ currencies across 170+ countries. Some businesses use Sokin to manage global finance in-house. Others build it into their products to power financial experiences for their customers. Businesses move more than $9 billion a year on licenses Sokin holds in 36+ countries and infrastructure Sokin owns. Founded in 2019, Sokin has raised over $100 million from investors including Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital and Prysm Capital.

About Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club is one of the biggest, most successful football clubs globally and our men’s team are reigning world champions, having won the four-yearly FIFA Club World Cup in 2025. Our women’s team, Chelsea Women, are also multiple trophy winners.

Founded in 1905, Chelsea is London’s most central football club, based at the iconic 40,000-capacity Stamford Bridge stadium. Nicknamed the Blues, the club lifted the Champions League for the first time in 2012 and domestically has won the Premier League five times, the FA Cup eight times, the Football League Cup five times and the Football League Championship once, in 1955.

The Chelsea Women’s team have enjoyed a huge amount of success and in 2025 won the FA Women’s Super League for a sixth consecutive year and the eighth time overall. The Women’s FA Cup has been won on six occasions. We have also captured the FA Women’s League Cup four times as well as reaching the UEFA Women’s Champions League final in 2021. In two seasons, 2020/21 and 2024/25, a domestic treble of trophies was secured.

The Chelsea Foundation boasts one of the most extensive community initiatives in sport, helping to improve the lives of children and young people all over the world.

Media Contacts:

Taina Biggs
taina.biggs@sokin.com 

Nerissa Chesterfield
nerissa.chesterfield@chelseafc.com 

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