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Announcing the ZetaChain X Google Cloud AI-Powered Universal App Buildathon

ZetaChain and Google Cloud launch a global buildathon to inspire AI-driven Web3 innovation using Google’s Gemini 2.5 series of models and Universal Apps on the Universal Blockchain.

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ZetaChain and Alibaba Cloud Launch $200,000 Universal AI Hackathon for APAC Builders

ZetaChain, Alibaba Cloud, and LXDAO are launching the Universal AI Hackathon in APAC, offering up to $200K in grants for builders.

ZetaChain Achieves MiCAR Compliance and DFSA Recognition, Expanding ZETA Access Across Europe and the Middle East

San Francisco, CA — October 27th, 2025 — ZetaChain, the Universal Blockchain connecting all chains, has officially published its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) white paper in accordance with EU Regulation (EU) 2023/1114. This milestone positions ZETA among the first Layer 1 network tokens to achieve MiCAR compliance, enhancing accessibility for users and institutions across the European Economic Area (EEA). This follows ZETA’s official recognition by the Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) under its Crypto Token Regime, reinforcing ZetaChain’s role as a globally compliant blockchain network.

ZetaScan → Blockscout: Your Universal Blockchain Explorer (215M+ TXs, 250% YoY Growth)

At ZetaChain, our mission is to build the Universal Blockchain that makes using Web3 as simple and unified as the internet for both humans and AI. Starting today, ZetaChain’s default network explorer [ZetaScan](https://zetascan.com/) is now powered by Blockscout, giving everyone a faster, Universal view of on-chain activity. This upgrade aligns with our mission to make the entire crypto universe accessible and transparent across today’s major blockchain ecosystems.

Coming Soon: UNISON — The ZetaChain Upgrade that Brings Web3 into Sync

On Sept 16, ZetaChain’s V36 upgrade (UNISON) will make the Universal Blockchain faster, more Ethereum-compatible, and unlock new “smart-contract superpowers” so developers can build [Universal Apps](https://www.zetachain.com/docs/start/app/) that reach users on all major chains including native Bitcoin with less friction.