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Ripple Prime will provide prime brokerage, clearing and financing services to funds managed by the $35 billion alternative investment manager. Ripple Prime will provide multi-asset prime brokerage, clearing and financing services to funds managed by Brevan Howard, a global investment manager with about $35 billion in assets. Under the expanded agreement, Brevan Howard will gain access to Ripple Prime’s services across traditional and digital asset markets, according to a Tuesday announcement. The deal builds on an existing relationship between the firms. Brevan Howard-affiliated funds participated in a $500 million investment in Ripple in 2025 that valued the company at $40 billion. “As digital and traditional markets become more interconnected, the need for institutional-quality digital asset infrastructure that enables a seamless experience for investors is only growing,” Brevan Howard chief operating officer Alan McGroarty said. The investment manager serves global clients including sovereign wealth funds, corporate and public pension plans, foundations and endowments. The agreement comes as Ripple expands its prime brokerage business. In August, Ripple Prime raised <a href="https://cointelegraph.com/news/ripple-raises-275m-us-prime-brokerage" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">$275 million through a senior note offering</a> to fund its expansion into prime brokerage, financing and multi-asset clearing. Ripple launched the business after acquiring prime broker Hidden Road for about $1.25 billion in 2025. <em><strong>Magazine: </strong></em><a href="https://" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"><em><strong>Too big to pause: Could an AI slowdown crash the economy?</strong></em></a>
Nvidia-backed Lambda raises up to $4 billion.
According to a Wall Street Journal report, Nvidia-backed cloud computing company Lambda is raising up to $4 billion at a pre-money valuation of $14.5 billion.
Prediction market quarterly trading volume reaches $188 billion, with Kalshi dominating the market.
CoinWorld data: According to CryptoRank data, prediction market trading volume reached $188 billion in the third quarter of 2026, an increase of nearly 70% compared with the previous quarter. Among them, Kalshi, as a major participant, contributed most of the trading volume, especially in sports event trading, with trading volume exceeding $58 billion in June and July. Nevertheless, U.S. courts are divided over whether Kalshi's sports contracts constitute gambling, and rulings in Ohio and Tennessee allow those states to restrict Kalshi's sales.
Fulcrum LNG CEO: If natural gas prices rise, U.S. LNG may lose its competitiveness.
According to CoinWorld news, the CEO of Fulcrum LNG: If natural gas prices rise, U.S. liquefied natural gas may lose its competitiveness.
More than 33 million non-holders in the United States plan to buy cryptocurrency in 2026.
Data from Bijie: More than 33 million Americans say they plan to buy cryptocurrency in 2026. New research shows that 60% of American non-holders are open to cryptocurrency, but they are not in a hurry to leave traditional financial institutions. The survey also found that many respondents said familiar financial institutions would make them more willing to enter the crypto market. The median age of potential buyers in 2026 is expected to be 42, with women accounting for 43%. The survey shows that 48% of non-holders cite a lack of understanding as the main reason they do not own cryptocurrency.
The most recent funding rate for the SOL perpetual contract is 0.009535%.
CoinWorld data: The most recent funding rate for the SOLUSDT perpetual contract is 0.009535%, with longs paying shorts. Compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago, it rose by 0.0122 percentage points.
ETH跌破2700 USDT，24H涨幅收窄至0.24%
CoinWorld data: According to OKX market data, ETH is currently priced at 2699.33 USDT, with its 24-hour gain narrowing to 0.24%.
The most recent funding rate for the ETH perpetual contract is 0.005147%.
CoinWorld data: The most recent funding rate for the ETHUSDT perpetual contract is 0.005147%, with longs paying shorts. This is up 0.0041 percentage points compared with the same-caliber snapshot 24 hours ago.
Strike launches a cash deposit service with an annual yield of 3.6%.
According to Bijie News, Jack Mallers' Strike platform has launched a cash deposit service with an annualized yield of 3.6%, allowing users to earn returns paid in Bitcoin when they deposit US dollars.
Partners Banka partners with Anycoin to launch Bitcoin accounts, with trading starting from 500 Czech koruna.
Czech commercial bank Partners Banka has partnered with Anycoin to integrate Bitcoin into its client money management app. Clients can open a Bitcoin account, start trading with as little as 500 Czech korunas (about $23), and pay no custody fees. The trading markup is 2%, of which 1.5% goes to Partners Banka and 0.5% to Anycoin. Petr Borkovec stated that the recommended allocation should be limited to within 5% of an investment portfolio, and the product does not currently include other cryptocurrencies.