Crypto VC funding: ZeroStack secures $1B, Ripple raises $275M

Crypto and blockchain companies announced approximately $1.298 billion across six disclosed transactions between Aug. 16 and Aug. 22, 2026. ZeroStack accounted for most of the total through a $1 billion noncash token contribution, while Ripple Prime completed a $275 million debt offering. Summary Six disclosed transactions produced approximately $1.298 billion in financing during the reporting period. ZeroStack agreed to receive $1 billion in MemeCore tokens through a stock-based transaction. Ripple Prime raised $275 million from institutional investors through senior unsecured notes. NeoSoul secured $11 million to develop AI-powered trading agents and supporting infrastructure. Smaller rounds supported privacy, DeFi credit delegation, and decentralized AI infrastructure projects. The remaining disclosed rounds raised about $23 million across AI trading, privacy infrastructure, decentralized lending, and physical infrastructure networks. One additional strategic investment did not disclose its value and is excluded from the weekly total. Crypto Fundraising, DefiLlama, company announcements, regulatory filings, and crypto.news coverage was used to compile the weekly figures. The tot...