Katerina Kulikovska
CEO & Lead Market Analyst
Katerina Kulikovska is the CEO and founder of Crypto News Navigator. She heads up the publication's editorial content and market analysis, mixing executive leadership with actually doing crypto journalism. With experience in financial analysis and digital media, she grew Crypto News Navigator into a crypto publication that is driven by data and covers over 400 digital assets. Her reporting looks at big market movements, token economics, and changes in regulations, turning complicated on-chain data into info that traders and investors can use.
Articles by Katerina Kulikovska
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Wall Street Is Taking Over DeFi and Most People Haven't Noticed
BlackRock brought its tokenized Treasury fund to Uniswap, purchased UNI tokens directly, and Grayscale filed for the first-ever Aave spot ETF, all in the same week. With DeFi total value locked sitting between $130 and $140 billion and tokenized real-world assets crossing $25 billion, the line between Wall Street and decentralized finance is disappearing fast. This article breaks down what happened, why it matters, and which protocols and tokens are at the center of the institutional push into DeFi.
Katerina KulikovskaFeb 16, 2026
Meme Coins Crashed 34% This Month - Biggest Buying Window of 2026?
The meme coin market just lost 34% in a single month and the Fear & Greed Index hit extreme levels. But every previous cycle showed the same pattern before a major rebound. Here's the full breakdown on WIF, POPCAT, PENGU, TRUMP, and which tokens could lead the recovery.
Katerina KulikovskaFeb 14, 2026
What is the Metaverse? A Definitive Guide to the Future of Digital Reality
The metaverse is reshaping the future of the internet. This comprehensive guide explains what the metaverse is, how virtual reality, blockchain, and Web3 power it, and what its real-world applications mean for the digital economy.
Katerina KulikovskaFeb 12, 2026Why Macro Factors Now Drive Bitcoin's Price
Bitcoin no longer moves on its own rules. Interest rates, central bank policy, inflation data, and global liquidity now shape its price action more than halvings or crypto sentiment ever could - and understanding economics has become essential for any Bitcoin investor.
Katerina KulikovskaFeb 11, 2026
U.S. vs China: Dollar Stablecoins and the Digital Yuan Battle for Global Currency Power
The U.S. and China are turning digital currency into a geopolitical contest-America backing regulated, dollar-pegged stablecoins while Beijing advances the state-run e-CNY and offshore yuan experiments. The outcome could reshape cross-border payments and test the dollar’s dominance in an always-online financial system.
Katerina KulikovskaFeb 6, 2026
What Are Altcoins? Types, Use Cases, Risks, and How They Differ From Bitcoin
Altcoins are every cryptocurrency beyond Bitcoin (and sometimes Ethereum). This guide explains what altcoins are, why they exist, the main categories-from stablecoins to governance tokens-and the benefits and risks beginners should know before getting involved.
Katerina KulikovskaFeb 4, 2026
El Salvador and Bitcoin: Lessons From the World’s First National Crypto Experiment
In 2021, El Salvador became the first country to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender. What followed was a bold experiment in financial inclusion, state-backed crypto policy, and global attention-showing both the promise and the limits of national cryptocurrency adoption.
Katerina KulikovskaJan 28, 2026What is a Crypto Wallet?
A crypto wallet doesn’t store coins—it protects the keys that control them. This beginner guide explains how wallets work, the difference between hot and cold storage, custodial vs. non-custodial options, and essential safety habits to protect your crypto.
Katerina KulikovskaJan 24, 2026
Understanding Blockchain Consensus: Proof of Work, Forks, and Decentralized Agreement
Consensus is what allows blockchains to stay secure and agree on a single shared history without a central leader. This beginner-friendly guide explains how proof of work solves coordination problems, why forks happen, how mining and difficulty work, and what roles nodes, wallets, and the mempool play in keeping the network aligned.
Katerina KulikovskaJan 22, 2026