The first week of September 2025 marked numerous significant events in the cryptocurrency sphere. We analyze the key news and their market implications.
Quantum Computing Threats to Cryptocurrencies
A submission to the SEC has raised concerns that quantum computing may undermine the cryptographic foundations of Bitcoin and Ethereum as early as 2028. This proposal warns about the potential 'Harvest Now, Decrypt Later' threat, indicating the need for immediate vulnerability testing and the transition to quantum-resistant standards.
Major News Events
This week featured several notable events in the cryptocurrency world:
* Hackers concealed malware commands in Ethereum smart contracts to evade detection. * Wintermute called on the SEC to clarify that tokens like Bitcoin and Ether are not securities. * Ray Dalio highlighted that rising US debt could drive investors to gold and crypto as alternative stores of value. * Mastercard is expanding its crypto services with card activation and wallet integrations.
Market Trends: Winners and Losers
Analyzing the market shows the following players:
* Top 5 Gainers: 1. MemeCore +81.7% 2. TDCCP +70.5% 3. Jelly-My-Jelly +134.8% 4. MEET48 +175.4% 5. AUKI +46.8%
* Top 5 Losers: 1. Hegic -28.3% 2. Pyth Network -31.2% 3. Camp Network -27.0% 4. Ultima -19.7% 5. Neiro on ETH -19.6%
The first week of September brought significant news and changes in the cryptocurrency space, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for investors and market participants.
