Ripple Raises $275 Million to Expand Prime Brokerage Services

Ripple has raised $275 million through an upsized private placement of senior unsecured notes via Ripple Prime, its non-bank prime brokerage.

The company said the proceeds will support working capital and general corporate needs as Ripple Prime expands its U.S. clearing, prime brokerage, and financing services. Piper Sandler served as lead placement agent.

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OpenAI Revenue Rises as Losses Widen

OpenAI’s second-quarter revenue climbed 18% from the previous quarter to $6.7 billion, according to the Wall Street Journal.

However, its operating loss, including stock-based compensation, increased from $9.3 billion to $12.3 billion.

Meanwhile, rival Anthropic more than doubled its revenue to $11.6 billion and reportedly posted a small adjusted operating profit, surpassing OpenAI for the first time.

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Zebec Network Integrates USX Into Payroll Infrastructure

Zebec Network has partnered with Solstice Finance to bring $USX into its onchain payroll infrastructure. The integration is designed to let companies potentially earn rewards on eligible payroll funds while they are held before scheduled payments are made.

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Critical macOS Screen Sharing Flaw Exploited

Apple has patched a critical vulnerability in macOS Screen Sharing that was reportedly being exploited in the wild. Tracked as CVE-2026-65400, the flaw could allow attackers to gain elevated access to exposed Macs and deploy unauthorized Monero-mining software.

Users should keep macOS updated and review remote-access settings to reduce potential security risks.

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Ripple Expands XRPL Credit Access

Ripple has partnered with Clearpool and Cicada Partners to explore bringing real-world credit onchain through the XRP Ledger (XRPL).

The initiative aims to develop an institutional lending model combining Clearpool’s lending infrastructure, Cicada’s credit expertise, and Ripple’s investment capital.

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SEBI Takes Action Over Alleged Market Manipulation

India’s securities regulator SEBI has barred Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share and Stock Broking from accessing the securities market.

The action follows allegations of Sensex closing-price manipulation during the Closing Auction Session on Aug. 13, a derivatives expiry day. SEBI also impounded ₹3.68 crore in alleged wrongful gains linked to the case.

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Blockchain Benefits Pilot Planned for 2027

Digital Asset and the American Idea Foundation plan to pilot a blockchain-based system for distributing state-administered benefits across three U.S. states using the Canton Network.

The RISE program is expected to launch in Q1 2027, combining multiple benefits into monthly or twice-monthly payments with spending rules for areas such as food, child care and cash.

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Anthropic Reportedly Eyes Major U.S. IPO

Anthropic, the company behind Claude, is reportedly accelerating plans for a potential U.S. IPO. Reports suggest the company could file as early as late August, with a possible market debut in October and a targeted valuation of up to $2 trillion.

If pursued, the offering could become one of the biggest new stock-market listings and a major test of investor demand for leading AI companies ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

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📈 Ran Neuner: Altcoin Supercycle Could Be Emerging

Crypto analyst Ran Neuner believes the altcoin market may be entering a new phase after a long-term technical trend in the ETH/BTC pair appears to have broken.

Neuner views the roughly nine-year downtrend breakout as a potential signal that altcoins could regain strength relative to Bitcoin. However, this remains an analyst’s market thesis, not a confirmed outcome.

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📢 TPS Farming Program Officially Closed

The Crypto News team has confirmed the official completion of the TPS farming program.

The final stage ended on August 31, 2026, and TPS farming is now fully and permanently closed. The program will not be extended.

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Bitcoin’s outlook may be facing a different macro backdrop.

In early 2023, China’s rising credit impulse was viewed as a potential boost for risk assets, including Bitcoin. Now, the same indicator is signaling a less supportive environment.

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