 Dear Reader, If you operate a standard checking or savings account, your money could be moved onto a new government-controlled network called FedNow. The Fed is calling it a "speed upgrade" for the banking system. They are telling banks … "Join our new FedNow network and your customers will be able to send and receive money in seconds. Any time. Any day. Holidays included." No wonder over 1,500 banks and credit unions have already signed on. But here's what nobody's talking about … For the first time in history, every single transaction moving through the US banking system will pass through one centralized "Fed-controlled" hub … Silently tracking every purchase, transfer, bill payment and donation you make. Currently, $2 TRILLION worth of transactions go through the traditional network every single day. But soon, it will be funneled through the new network that the Federal Reserve has built, operates and can see in real time. That's the part buried in the Federal Reserve Docket No. OP-1670. In fact, on page 84 of the 93-page document, they admit that it will make it easier to track the spending of Americans. That's why I've put together 4 steps to "Fed proof" your savings before FedNow grants them complete control over your savings. Discover the 4 simple steps here. Good luck and God bless! 
Martin D. Weiss, PhD
Weiss Ratings Founder P.S. I've been watching government moves into personal finance for over 50 years. Cyprus savers didn't see it coming in 2013. Canadian truckers didn't see it coming in 2022. Don't let FedNow catch you off guard. See the 4 "Fed proof" steps before it's too late.
This Week's Bonus Content 3 of the Most Highly Anticipated IPOs of 2026Submitted by Jordan Chussler. Article Published: 2/23/2026. 
Key Points- This year, companies belonging to a broad range of sectors are preparing for public listings, including AI (Anthropic, OpenAI), aerospace (SpaceX), graphic design (Canva), and consumer goods (Liquid Death).
- Companies with massive global footprints are eyeing listings, including Anthropic, Discord, and Plaid, which combined have more than 1 billion users.
- Anthropic’s Claude LLM has contributed to its explosive financial growth, with an annual recurring revenue climbing from $1 billion in late 2024 to $14 billion in early 2026.
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Last year, the initial public offering (IPO) landscape was dominated by names operating in tech, and specifically fintech. This year, however, the companies rumored to be seeking public listings span multiple sectors. Beyond ChatGPT maker OpenAI, which MarketBeat profiled in November, and Elon Musk-led SpaceX—both private companies preparing for public offerings—the roster also includes startups that are already household names. Professional and amateur designers are familiar with the graphic design platform Canva, which is rumored to be targeting an IPO in the second half of the year with a valuation in the $42 billion range. Last August, the company reportedly reached that valuation after an employee share sale, a sign of strong investor interest that reflects rapid growth, more than 265 million monthly active users (MAUs), and a growing suite of AI-integrated design tools. Canva recently reported $4 billion in annual recurring revenue. Liquid Death is another name to watch. In 2023, the company retained Goldman Sachs (NYSE: GS) to explore an IPO, and by the first quarter of 2024 the disruptive beverage maker's valuation reached an estimated $1.4 billion after a $67 million financing round. Ultimately, management decided market conditions were not ideal, but the company has returned to the spotlight this year as its popularity rises. Some potential IPOs warrant a deeper dive. Here—in alphabetical order—are three of the biggest names investors should watch as rumors swirl about forthcoming listings. Anthropic: A Public Benefit Corporation With an LLM FocusIf most people were asked to name the three most popular large language models (LLMs), they would likely mention OpenAI's ChatGPT, Alphabet's (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Gemini, and Anthropic's Claude. Anthropic is a public benefit company (PBC)—an increasingly popular corporate structure that legally requires companies to balance for-profit aims with designated public benefits. Kickstarter and Patagonia are well-known examples of PBCs. Anthropic, however, appears poised to become a publicly traded company. The company's LLM, Claude, has between 18 and 20 million MAUs. Anthropic also develops reliable and steerable AI models capable of advanced reasoning, coding, and even autonomous computer use. One reason Anthropic might choose 2026 for an IPO is to capitalize on rapid growth. At the end of 2024, Anthropic had an annual run rate (ARR) of $1 billion. By late 2025, that figure rose to $10 billion, and this month its ARR sits at $14 billion. Discord: From Gaming Niche to Global Communications GiantInitially popular among gamers after its May 2015 debut, Discord surged during the pandemic as it rebranded from a gaming-focused app to a broader communication platform. Registered users grew from 11 million in 2016 to 350 million in 2021, and today the platform reports about 656 million users worldwide, including roughly 37% of Americans aged 18 to 34 who are active users. The free platform lets users chat via voice, video, and text in real time within public or private "servers"—structured, persistent, and highly customizable community hubs that recall early internet chat rooms. Available on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, and web browsers, Discord integrates with services like Spotify (NYSE: SPOT), YouTube, Twitch, Xbox, PlayStation, and Patreon. Discord's last funding round was in 2021. On Jan. 6, reports indicated the company confidentially filed for a 2026 IPO at a valuation of $15 billion. Plaid: The Fintech Trend ContinuesAs noted earlier, 2025 was a big year for fintech startups going public. One of those names was Klarna (NYSE: KLAR), the global payments provider known for buy now, pay later (BNPL) solutions. The fintech momentum could continue in 2026—not with a BNPL provider, but with Plaid. Plaid acts as an intermediary between financial institutions and account holders. Through Plaid, people's accounts on an estimated 7,000 apps and more than 12,000 financial platforms—including PayPal's (NASDAQ: PYPL) Venmo, Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), and Robinhood (NASDAQ: HOOD)—can establish secure, encrypted connections to verify account details, share data more accurately, and check balances instantly. As of early 2026, more than 150 million global consumers use Plaid to connect their financial accounts to apps and institutions. In the United States alone, approximately one in every two adults uses the company's services. Founded in 2013, Plaid has become a backbone for many fintech applications. In April 2025, Plaid completed a $575 million funding round led by global investment managers BlackRock (NYSE: BLK), Fidelity, and Franklin Templeton (NYSE: BEN), valuing the company at about $6.1 billion. While that valuation is down from its 2021 peak of more than $13 billion—a result of the 2022 market correction and cooling fintech valuations—the company reported record revenue and positive operating margins in 2025.
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