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Cryptocurrency News 26 August 2025 - 7 September 2025

Weekend Crypto Whirlwind: DeFi Hack Reversed, NFT Revival, Trump’s $100M Bet & More

Weekend Crypto Whirlwind: DeFi Hack Reversed, NFT Revival, Trump’s $100M Bet & More

Key Facts Market Overview: Fed Hopes Turn to Fears Crypto markets experienced a rollercoaster at week’s end as macroeconomic news whipsawed traders. Early on September 5, a surprisingly soft U.S. jobs report (just 22,000 jobs added in August) bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve would finally cut interest rates ts2.tech. Bitcoin and Ethereum initially rallied on the rate-cut optimism, with some traders even speculating a larger 50 basis-point Fed cut could be on the table ts2.tech. However, the euphoria was short-lived. As U.S. equities opened lower and broader sentiment turned cautious, crypto reversed course sharply. Ether plunged nearly 4% within
7 September 2025
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Crypto Turmoil and Triumph: Ether’s Plunge, Trump’s $105M Token Bet & Stripe’s New Blockchain (Sep 5–6, 2025)

Crypto Turmoil and Triumph: Ether’s Plunge, Trump’s $105M Token Bet & Stripe’s New Blockchain (Sep 5–6, 2025)

Key Facts Market Whiplash Amid Fed Hopes and Fears Cryptocurrency prices saw sudden whiplash on Friday (Sep. 5) as macroeconomic news rattled traders. Early in the day, markets rallied on a soft U.S. jobs report – only 22,000 jobs added in August – which cemented bets that the Federal Reserve would finally cut interest rates coindesk.com. But euphoria was short-lived. Following the U.S. stock market open, crypto reversed course violently, led by a sharp plunge in Ethereum. Ether (ETH) collapsed nearly 4% within minutes, falling below a key bull-trend support coindesk.com. Bitcoin proved slightly more resilient, dipping about 2.5% to
6 September 2025
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Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin’s Red September, Trump’s Token Turmoil & Stripe’s Blockchain Bombshell – Roundup Sep 4–5, 2025

Crypto Shockwaves: Bitcoin’s Red September, Trump’s Token Turmoil & Stripe’s Blockchain Bombshell – Roundup Sep 4–5, 2025

Key Facts Cryptocurrency Market Movements: Bitcoin’s Big Test and Altcoin Plays After riding high through the summer, Bitcoin entered September on shaky ground. Historically, September has been a notoriously weak month for BTC, and 2025 appears to be no exception. Bitcoin opened this week around $110K – its lowest in nearly two months – triggering déjà vu for traders aware that BTC has fallen in 9 of the past 14 Septembers (with average ~12% drawdowns) coindesk.com. “Bitcoin’s slide into September comes with an uncomfortable reminder that history is not on [the bulls’] side,” CoinDesk noted, as total crypto market cap
5 September 2025
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Blockchain Boom: 11 Shocking Crypto Developments (Sept 3–4, 2025)

Blockchain Boom: 11 Shocking Crypto Developments (Sept 3–4, 2025)

Key Facts Market and DeFi Trends Early September saw unexpected resilience in crypto markets. Bitcoin held steady just under its recent highs (≈$110K–$112K), and Ethereum briefly broke above $4,400 before retracing xt.com. Despite September’s reputation for sluggish performance, the market had pockets of strength. Analytics showed DeFi tokens up ~2.7% on average and even meme coins +2.4% xt.com. Niche altcoins outperformed: for example, MemeCore spiked +35%, and exchange platform tokens like OKX’s OKB jumped 8.5% xt.com. Traders noted this rotation into higher-risk tokens as a sign that investor sentiment, while cautious, is “turning opportunistic at the margins” – capital is
4 September 2025
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Bitcoin Breaks $110K as DeFi Hacks, Trump’s Token & Regulators Shake Crypto – Early Sept 2025 Roundup

Bitcoin Breaks $110K as DeFi Hacks, Trump’s Token & Regulators Shake Crypto – Early Sept 2025 Roundup

Key Facts (Early September 2025 Highlights) Crypto Market Rally Opens September After a rough August, cryptocurrencies staged a strong comeback as September 2025 began. Global crypto market cap rebounded to around $4 trillion cryptonews.com, driven by renewed risk appetite in both crypto and stocks. Bitcoin (BTC) jumped roughly +2.5% in 24 hours to trade north of $111,000 coindesk.com, a level not seen since its spring highs. “Crypto got off to a strong start in September, led by bitcoin’s rise to nearly $112,000,” CoinDesk noted on Sept. 2 coindesk.com. Traders returning from the U.S. Labor Day weekend catalyzed a surge from BTC’s
3 September 2025
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Chip Crackdowns, Crypto Surprises, and Global Tech Shocks – Tech News Roundup (Aug 31–Sept 1, 2025)

Chip Crackdowns, Crypto Surprises, and Global Tech Shocks – Tech News Roundup (Aug 31–Sept 1, 2025)

Key Facts Consumer Technology (Hardware, Software & Gadgets) wired.com wired.comMeta’s latest bet on wearable tech is paying off unexpectedly. Smart Glasses Resurgence: The social media giant’s Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses – built with eyewear maker EssilorLuxottica – have become a surprise hit, selling over 2 million units since their late-2023 debut wired.com. Sales tripled in Q2 2025 alone, contributing to a 22% surge in Meta’s revenue wired.com. The device, which discreetly pairs a camera and audio in stylish frames, suggests growing consumer appetite for “ambient” gadgets beyond the smartphone. “The real interface of the future is what’s sitting on your nose,”
1 September 2025
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Crypto Whirlwind: Markets Dip, Regulators Pivot, NFTs Sag as Institutions Double Down (Aug 29–30, 2025)

Crypto Whirlwind: Markets Dip, Regulators Pivot, NFTs Sag as Institutions Double Down (Aug 29–30, 2025)

Crypto Market Turbulence and Trading Highlights Bitcoin and Ether Retreat: Late August saw notable profit-taking in crypto markets. Bitcoin (BTC) tumbled to about $108,400 – its lowest level since early July – after soaring to a record $124,000 on Aug. 13 cryptonews.com. This ~10% pullback from the all-time high extended BTC’s weekly losses to nearly 8% coindesk.com, a comedown partly attributed to the old adage of “buy the rumor, sell the news” around major crypto events. (Indeed, some analysts wryly pointed out that BTC’s drop coincided with the high-profile Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong, mirroring a pattern of price
30 August 2025
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Quantum Tech Frenzy: Breakthroughs, Bold Alliances & Crypto Panic Rock Late August 2025

Quantum Tech Frenzy: Breakthroughs, Bold Alliances & Crypto Panic Rock Late August 2025

Key Facts IBM & AMD Forge Quantum‑Centric Supercomputing Alliance IBM and AMD announced a landmark partnership to co-develop “quantum-centric” supercomputing architectures that tightly integrate quantum processors with classical high-performance computers newsroom.ibm.com newsroom.ibm.com. Revealed on August 26 and drawing buzz through the week, the collaboration seeks to merge IBM’s cutting-edge quantum computing technology with AMD’s CPUs, GPUs, and AI accelerators newsroom.ibm.com. The goal is a new class of hybrid systems where quantum co-processors tackle parts of problems (like molecular simulations) that classical systems struggle with, while classical exascale machines handle complementary tasks such as large-scale data analysis newsroom.ibm.com newsroom.ibm.com. IBM CEO
29 August 2025
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Bitcoin Blazes Past $113K, Ethereum’s Record Run and Trump’s $6B Crypto Gambit – Aug 28–29, 2025 Roundup

Bitcoin Blazes Past $113K, Ethereum’s Record Run and Trump’s $6B Crypto Gambit – Aug 28–29, 2025 Roundup

Market Highlights: Bitcoin & Ether on the Rise, With Caution Bitcoin (BTC) spent the week on a roller coaster but showed resilience by Aug. 28. After dipping below $110,000 amid a mid-week risk-off pullback, BTC rebounded above $111K–$113K ts2.tech, buoyed by broader market strength – the S&P 500 hit fresh highs and chipmaker Nvidia’s stellar earnings bolstered risk sentiment coindesk.com. By Wednesday, Bitcoin hovered near $112K, though it remained close to seven-week lows ts2.tech, prompting debate over whether the dip was a buying opportunity or a warning sign. On-chain metrics suggest Bitcoin faces headwinds approaching the mid-$110Ks. Blockchain analytics firm
29 August 2025
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Crypto’s 48-Hour Blitz: Bitcoin Blazes Past $113K, Trump’s Blockchain Gambits, and DeFi Surges (Aug 27–28, 2025)

Crypto’s 48-Hour Blitz: Bitcoin Blazes Past $113K, Trump’s Blockchain Gambits, and DeFi Surges (Aug 27–28, 2025)

Key Facts Market Overview: Bitcoin, Ether and Altcoins Rally (With Caution) Bitcoin (BTC) saw choppy trading on August 27, 2025, dipping under $110,000 before recovering above $111,000 by day’s end, as shown in the intraday price chart above nasdaq.com. After a volatile start to the week, Bitcoin (BTC) regained ground to trade around $112K–$113K by August 28. The rebound came after BTC briefly plunged to the mid-$108K range on Tuesday amid a broad risk-off move coindesk.com. Analysts tied the bounce to external market strength – the S&P 500 notched a fresh peak and chipmaker Nvidia’s earnings beat expectations, reinforcing the
28 August 2025
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Bitcoin Whiplash, Trump’s Crypto Gambit & NFT Revival – All the Blockchain Bombshells (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Bitcoin Whiplash, Trump’s Crypto Gambit & NFT Revival – All the Blockchain Bombshells (Aug 26–27, 2025)

Major Developments in DeFi, NFT & Gaming DeFi momentum builds: The decentralized finance sector saw moderate growth during August’s last week, buoyed by climbing crypto prices. Total value locked in DeFi protocols rose about 3.3% to roughly $149.2 billion ts2.tech. Liquid staking leader Lido Finance led the pack with over $38.1B in assets staked ts2.tech, reflecting continued appetite for staking yields as Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade (enabling withdrawals) has bedded in. Lending and DEX platforms also benefited from renewed capital inflows. On-chain activity ticked up across multiple chains – a sign that traders are putting idle crypto to work amid the
27 August 2025
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Bitcoin Flash Crash, Ethereum’s New High & Web3 Breakouts – Blockchain News Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Bitcoin Flash Crash, Ethereum’s New High & Web3 Breakouts – Blockchain News Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)

Over the weekend, an anonymous whale dumped 24,000 BTC worth over $2.7 billion, triggering a flash crash that sent BTC briefly below $111,000 before hovering around $112–113K by Monday morning. Ethereum briefly crossed $4,900 to set a fresh all-time high before easing to the mid-$4,700s, with ETH up about 9% on the week amid BTC-to-ETH rotation. DeFi total value locked rose about 3.3% to roughly $149.2 billion, led by Lido Finance with $38.1 billion in assets. Solana’s mainnet stress test on August 17 pushed throughput to 107,540 TPS using noop transactions, while typical real-world throughput runs about 3,000–3,500 TPS and
26 August 2025
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Stock Market Today

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

Meta stock faces an AI split: ad gains vs a $135 billion bill

7 February 2026
Meta shares dropped 1.3% to $661.46 on Friday after the company projected 2026 capital spending of up to $135 billion, raising investor concerns over cash flow. Meta reported Q4 revenue of $59.89 billion, up 24% year-over-year, with ad impressions rising 18%. Analysts remain divided on whether AI-driven ad gains can offset the steep spending ramp.
IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

IAG share price jumps toward a 52-week peak — what to watch before London reopens

7 February 2026
IAG shares rose 4.33% to 438.50 pence Friday, near their 52-week high, ahead of full-year results due later this month. The company reported 162,073,135 treasury shares and total voting rights of 4,565,128,012. Brent crude fell 2.2% Thursday to $67.93 a barrel. South Europe Ground Services logged 712,340 operations in 2025 and seeks approval to operate in Portugal.
Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

Binance scoops up 3,600 more Bitcoin for SAFU as BTC whipsaws after brutal selloff

7 February 2026
Binance bought 3,600 bitcoin for its Secure Asset Fund, bringing its holdings to 6,230 BTC after bitcoin rebounded above $70,000 following a sharp drop. The broader crypto market lost about $2 trillion since October, with $1 billion in leveraged bitcoin positions liquidated in 24 hours. Strategy reported a wider Q4 loss as bitcoin fell. Gemini will cut up to 200 jobs and exit the UK, EU, and Australia.
Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

Halma share price: Friday’s lift sets up what investors watch next week

7 February 2026
Halma shares closed up 0.7% at 3,548 pence on Friday, valuing the group at about £13.4 billion. The Bank of England held rates at 3.75% in a split vote, keeping rate-cut speculation in focus. Halma’s next trading update is set for March 12. The FTSE 100 ended the week up 0.6%, lifted by bank stocks.
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