Crypto and blockchain companies announced approximately $1.298 billion across six disclosed transactions between Aug. 16 and Aug. 22, 2026. ZeroStack accounted for $1 billion through a noncash contribution of MemeCore tokens in exchange for shares and warrants, while Ripple Prime raised $275 million through senior unsecured notes, a form of corporate debt without collateral. NeoSoul secured $11 million for AI-powered trading agents and infrastructure. Smaller rounds backed privacy technology, DeFi (decentralized finance) credit delegation, decentralized storage and computing, and related infrastructure. The total includes debt and the token contribution, so it should not be treated as conventional venture capital. An additional strategic investment in Blueprint Finance was excluded because its value was undisclosed.