Switzerland’s fully open LLM merges transparency, sustainability and Web3 utility designed for research, DeFi and AI compliance. ETH Zurich and EPFL’s open-weight LLM offers a transparent alternative to black-box AI built on green compute and set for public release. Large language models (LLMs), which are neural networks that predict the next word in a sentence, are powering today’s generative AI. Most remain closed, usable by the public, yet inaccessible for inspection or improvement. This lack of transparency conflicts with Web3’s principles of openness and permissionless innovation. Read more
UAE’s EmCoin combines digital and traditional assets on one platform. It may set the global standard for regulated, inclusive investing. Emirates Coin Investment (EmCoin), located in Abu Dhabi, has become the first company authorized by the UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) to provide fully regulated virtual asset services. EmCoin’s new platform combines digital and traditional financial markets under one regulated system. Investors can now access cryptocurrencies, both UAE and global stocks, commodities, and professionally managed portfolios through a single, secure and transparent mobile app. This unified approach simplifies investing by removing the need for multiple accounts, offering clarity and trust for both new and seasoned investors. Read more
Trendspotting in crypto means more than luck. By using tools like Dune Analytics, Santiment and onchain data, you can uncover promising projects before the crowd catches on. Spotting the next big crypto project before it explodes demands data, discipline and a sharp eye for real signals. This guide explores how to identify early winners by analyzing onchain metrics, tokenomics, dev activity and community traction while avoiding the common traps of hype-driven pumps and red-flag projects. Despite the crypto space being crowded, fast-moving and full of noise, some investors manage to consistently find promising projects while they’re still under the radar. So, how do they do it? Read more