Finance Decoded

Wealth-management startup Arta Finance has launched an AI assistant that delivers investment advice in any preferred tone and slang.

Whether you prefer casual Gen Z lingo like “No cap, ur portfolio is fire!” or something more straightforward, the AI tool will tailor advice accordingly.

AI is ushering in a new era of personalized finance, making a once-stuffy industry feel more relatable.

Edge: Money Out Loud

Tranquil Antwerp

Antwerp has revealed a 2025–2029 plan to cut noise pollution and create quiet rest areas every 400 meters.

Nearly one in 10 Antwerp residents constantly hear noise around 70 decibels, which is comparable to a vacuum cleaner.

An overstimulated world is desperate for some peace and quiet, making tranquility an even bigger urban planning priority.

Edge: Zero Out

Surfboard Housing

Maui-based architecture firm Hawaii Off Grid is turning surfboard waste into building blocks for homes.

The insulated blocks are fire-and hurricane-resistant, and more energy-efficient than traditional materials.

Pinched by tariffs, building companies are making the most of the waste around them.

Edge: Circular Aftermarkets