What is an open-source LLM by EPFL and ETH Zurich 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…
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Key takeaways Remote workers and digital nomads can now pay rent in Bitcoin across major cities and coastal hubs. Blockchain-powered rental platforms and smart contracts simplify lease management, reduce disputes, and enable secure, near-instant settlements. Tenants and landlords can choose direct or indirect Bitcoin payments, with stablecoins, intermediaries or escrow services helping mitigate volatility and…
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A crypto lobby group claims that the US is back on track to lead the cryptocurrency industry after the White House’s latest crypto report called for the nation’s finance regulators to align on digital assets. The report, released last week, marks a possible end to the long-standing turf war between the Securities and Exchange Commission…
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Galaxy Digital reported a net income of $30.7 million for the second quarter of 2025, reversing the $295 million loss recorded in the previous quarter. The digital asset and infrastructure company cited gains in balance sheet holdings and a strong performance from its global markets division as key drivers of the recovery, according to a…
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Key points: Bitcoin corporate treasuries added 630 BTC to start the week, continuing a month-long inflow trend. The move contrasts with an ongoing sell-off among the Bitcoin ETFs, which sold nearly $300 million Monday. Not everyone is bearish about “buying the dip” at current levels. Bitcoin (BTC) corporate treasuries added over 600 BTC Monday despite…
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The Philippines Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an advisory naming 10 major crypto exchanges, including OKX, Bybit, KuCoin, Kraken and others, for operating without the required authorization under the country’s new crypto regulations. The alert, published on Monday, warned that the platforms continued to offer or promote crypto services to Philippine users despite lacking…
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US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to sign an executive order directing banking regulators to investigate claims of debanking made by the crypto sector and conservatives. Bank regulators would be directed to probe whether any financial institutions violated antitrust, consumer financial protection or fair lending practice laws, according to a draft of the executive…
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US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hester Peirce told an audience of blockchain researchers and practitioners on Monday that lawmakers and regulators need to protect people’s right to transact privately. Her comments come as Roman Storm’s Tornado Cash trial heads toward a verdict. Peirce said in a speech at the Science of Blockchain Conference…
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While crypto adoption is spreading across the globe, companies operating in the industry have increasingly become the target of class-action lawsuits. According to a recent report from economic and financial consulting firm Cornerstone, the number of class-action lawsuits opened against crypto firms in the first half of 2025 has nearly matched last year’s total. Investors…
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BlackRock’s US-listed Bitcoin fund has just recorded its largest outflow since May as Bitcoin dipped on the weekend and slightly recovered on Monday. BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) saw an outflow of $292.5 million on Monday, its largest outflow in two months. There was a minor outflow on Friday last week, ending a 37-day inflow…
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