ZetaChain, in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud and LXDAO, launches the Universal AI Hackathon, offering up to $200,000 in grants. The event aims to expand ZetaChain's Universal Blockchain ecosystem in the Asia-Pacific region, encouraging developers to create AI-native Universal Apps using Qwen AI.

SEGG Media announces a $300 million Web3 strategy using ZIGChain for tokenization, marking a significant step in institutional blockchain adoption. The initiative includes validator operations and tokenized assets, with a partnership with BTCS underscoring ZIGChain's appeal. The project aims to integrate traditional and decentralized finance, setting the stage for future financial infrastructure.

Gnosis introduces Gnosis 3.0, focusing on user empowerment and cooperative finance through the Gnosis App. The platform offers tools for financial product development, emphasizing open infrastructure and user control. Gnosis shifts to delivering polished products, enhancing user experience with features like cashback and no foreign exchange fees.

Hedera has integrated the ERC-3643 token standard into its Asset Tokenization Studio, enhancing global compliance and flexibility for digital asset issuance. This integration, developed by Tokeny, supports both ERC-1400 and ERC-3643 standards, allowing issuers to meet jurisdiction-specific regulatory requirements while maintaining interoperability and security.

Circle's CCTP V2 enhances USDC crosschain transfers with fast transactions and automation features. Developers are urged to migrate from the legacy version as Circle plans further blockchain integrations and asset support. The protocol has already processed over $110 billion in volume.

Crypto.com has promoted Travis McGhee to Global Head of Predictions, aiming to expand its prediction markets and event contracts. McGhee's leadership will focus on jurisdictional expansion and leveraging his capital markets experience to enhance Crypto.com's offerings, including integrations with platforms like Underdog and Truth Social.

VeChain's Hayabusa Upgrade introduces a dynamic VTHO tokenomics model, linking issuance to staked VET. This change aims to enhance decentralization and reward active contributors. VeChain also launches VeWorld, a super app to simplify staking, encouraging user participation ahead of the mainnet upgrade.

dYdX has approved CCXT as an official on-chain revenue partner, enhancing trading access and liquidity. This collaboration leverages CCXT's API capabilities, supporting over 100 exchanges, to streamline order routing and expand dYdX's market presence.