Crypto Long Weekend Outlook – Key Events, New Regulations & Market Impact Aug 29–Sept 1 2025

8/29/2025 • 5 min read • by Kelvin Jones

Introduction

As we head into the final long weekend of August 2025, the crypto market is bracing for a mix of regulatory shifts, global events, and market sentiment drivers. Whether you’re a trader, builder, or long‑term holder, these developments could influence price action and liquidity in the days ahead.

1. Regulatory Headlines to Watch

🇺🇸 SEC’s “Project Crypto” and Task Force Roadshow
The SEC has launched Project Crypto and is running nationwide Task Force roundtables, signaling nearer‑term movement on market structure and on‑chain securities.
📖 SEC overview: https://www.sec.gov/about/sec-launches-project-crypto
📖 SEC roundtables press release: https://www.sec.gov/newsroom/press-releases/2025-102-road-sec-crypto-task-force-host-series-roundtables-across-us

🇬🇧 FCA Opens Retail Access to cETNs
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority will allow retail access to crypto exchange‑traded notes (cETNs) traded on FCA‑approved UK exchanges, with changes coming into force on October 8, 2025.
📖 FCA press release: https://www.fca.org.uk/news/press-releases/fca-opens-retail-access-crypto-etns

Stablecoin Market Context
Stablecoins remain a policy focal point globally, with market growth and regulatory attention continuing to shape liquidity and trading.
📖 Data and policy context: https://data.coindesk.com/reports/stablecoins-cbdcs-report-july-2025

2. Upcoming Crypto & FinTech Events

• Baltic Honeybadger 2025 – A premier Bitcoin conference focusing on privacy, scaling, and self‑custody.
• ETHGlobal New York 2025 – Hackathon and builder summit where new DeFi and NFT projects often debut.
• Coinfest Asia 2025 – Southeast Asia’s largest crypto festival, with panels on regulation, GameFi, and cross‑chain interoperability.

💡 Related reading: How to Swap Crypto Privately in 2025
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3. Market Sentiment Going Into the Weekend

• Bitcoin & Ethereum are holding near multi‑month highs after a week of positive regulatory news.
• DeFi tokens could see volatility if new governance proposals or protocol updates are announced at ETHGlobal.
• Stablecoin flows may shift as traders position ahead of policy milestones and issuer updates.

4. Key Takeaways for Traders & Investors

• Watch stablecoin markets — liquidity and peg stability could fluctuate as issuers adjust reserves.
• Track event announcements — new partnerships or token launches can create short‑term trading opportunities.
• Monitor regulatory follow‑through — especially SEC engagement on tokenized securities and UK cETN product rollouts.

📌 Pro Tip: Set alerts for major conference keynotes and regulatory press releases — they often move markets faster than charts alone.

Published August 29, 2025. Last updated August 29, 2025.