Bitcoin Flash Crash, Ethereum’s New High & Web3 Breakouts – Blockchain News Roundup (Aug 25–26, 2025)
An anonymous whale sold 24,000 BTC worth over $2.7 billion, triggering a flash crash that sent Bitcoin below $111,000 before it stabilized near $113,000. Ethereum hit a record above $4,900 before retreating to the mid-$4,700s. Solana’s mainnet stress test reached 107,540 TPS, pushing SOL up over 5%. Kanye West’s Solana-based coin “YZY” soared to a $3 billion market cap, then plunged over 60% within hours.