Business

September, 2025

• 5 September

  $8.4M Flash-Loan Hack Hits Bunni — ‘Rounding Error’ at Fault

  

  Decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Bunni suffered an $8.4 million hack due to a flash-loan exploit targeting a rounding error in its smart contracts, according to CryptoQuant. The attacker manipulated liquidity pools on Ethereum and Unichain, draining $1.33 million in USDC and $1 million in USDT from the weETH/ETH and USDC/USDT pools. Bunni’s post-mortem revealed the flaw stemmed from a rounding …
• 5 September

  Stripe’s Tempo Kicks Off Private Testing with Visa, Deutsche Bank & Standard Chartered

  

  Stripe, the $92 billion fintech giant, launched private testing of its Tempo blockchain, a Layer 1 payments platform, on September 4, 2025, partnering with Visa, Deutsche Bank, and Standard Chartered, among others. Designed for high-throughput stablecoin transactions, Tempo targets over 100,000 transactions per second with sub-second finality, addressing limitations of existing blockchains that process 5–1,000 TPS. Stripe, handling peaks exceeding …
• 5 September

  Gemini Goes Big in Europe: EU Staking and 100x Perps Live After MiCA Approval

  

  Gemini, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, has launched Ethereum (ETH) and Solana (SOL) staking alongside USDC-denominated perpetual contracts with up to 100x leverage for European Union (EU) and European Economic Area (EEA) investors. Announced on September 5, 2025, this expansion follows Gemini’s approval under the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) by Malta’s MFSA in August, complemented …
• 5 September

  Sora Ventures Launches $1B Bitcoin Fund in Major Institutional Move

  

  Sora Ventures, a Taiwan-based venture capital firm, has unveiled Asia’s first $1 billion Bitcoin treasury fund, a landmark move for institutional crypto investment. Announced at Taipei Blockchain Week on September 5, 2025, the fund aims to acquire $1 billion in Bitcoin within six months, backed by an initial $200 million from regional investors. This initiative positions Asia as a major …
• 5 September

  Stablecoin Reserves Soar to $68B, Binance Controls 67%: CryptoQuant

  

  Stablecoin reserves on centralized crypto exchanges have hit a record $68 billion, reflecting their critical role in the cryptocurrency market, according to CryptoQuant data. These digital assets, pegged to stable currencies like the U.S. dollar, provide liquidity and stability for traders navigating volatile conditions. Binance dominates with a 67% share, holding $44.2 billion in reserves, primarily in Tether (USDT) and …
• 4 September

  WLFI Crash: Whales Betting on Trump-Linked Token Bleed Millions

  

  The Trump-family-linked World Liberty Financial (WLFI) token crashed over 30% from its September 1, 2025, debut high of $0.46 to $0.22, costing crypto whales millions. Launched on major exchanges like Binance and OKX, $WLFI’s rapid decline has sparked debate about speculative tokens tied to political figures, with investors facing steep losses. Why WLFI Plunged On-chain data reveals heavy selling pressure, …
• 4 September

  Crypto Market Dips: Why Are Prices Falling Today, September 4, 2025?

  

  The crypto market saw a sharp decline, with Bitcoin dropping 3% to $107,231 and Ethereum falling 6% to $4,450, dragging the total market cap from $3.93 trillion to $3.86 trillion. Analysts point to multiple factors driving this downturn, offering insights for investors navigating the volatility. Regulatory Uncertainty Sparks Caution Recent regulatory developments, including the SEC’s new rulemaking agenda and ECB …
• 4 September

  Bitcoin Price Prediction: Will Treasury Inflows Push BTC to $125K?

  

  Bitcoin (BTC) is trading near $110,855, sparking optimism that treasury inflows could push it to $125,000 by late 2025. As institutional adoption surges, analysts highlight key drivers fueling this bullish outlook, though risks remain. Treasury Inflows Fueling Optimism Treasury inflows, particularly from institutional investors, are driving Bitcoin’s momentum. A new Euro-denominated Bitcoin company, Treasury B.V., raised $147 million and acquired …
• 4 September

  Ukraine Parliament Approves First Reading of Crypto Legalization Bill with 23% Tax

  

  On September 4, 2025, Ukraine’s parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, passed the first reading of a bill to legalize and tax cryptocurrencies, setting a 23% tax rate on digital asset profits. Supported by 246 lawmakers, the legislation aims to integrate crypto into the formal economy, boosting investor confidence and positioning Ukraine as a blockchain innovation hub. Bill’s Core Provisions The draft …
• 4 September

  Wintermute Urges SEC Not to Classify Network Tokens as Securities

  

  crypto trading firm Wintermute urged the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to exclude network tokens like Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, and XRP from securities classification, warning that such a move could stifle blockchain innovation. In a formal submission to the SEC’s Crypto Task Force, Wintermute argued that these tokens, essential for decentralized networks, are not financial securities but technical components …