Marisol Navaro
Marisol Navaro is a young 21-year-old writer who is passionate about following in Satoshi's footsteps in the cryptocurrency industry. With a drive to learn and understand the latest trends and developments, Marisol provides fresh insights and perspectives on the world of cryptocurrency.
Articles written by Marisol Navaro
Bitcoin Whales Resurface in 2025, Moving Billions Amid Price Volatility
Bitcoin whales in 2025 awakened after 10-14 years of dormancy, moving billions in BTC as prices hit $126,000 highs. Long-term holders sold in waves—late 2024/early 2025, July, and November—redistributing coins to ETFs and corporate treasuries while demand balanced supply. Three major selling waves: End-2024/early-2025 post-$100K, July at $108K, November with 80,000 BTC dump. Blockchain data […]
2025 Crypto IPO Surge: Circle’s USDC Issuer, Bullish, eToro Debut; Kraken, Others May Follow
Crypto IPOs in 2025 saw Circle, Bullish, and eToro go public on major exchanges, with Kraken filing for its debut at a $20 billion valuation. This surge reflects booming retail interest, favorable politics, and a revived U.S. IPO market, marking the industry’s return to Wall Street. Circle’s NYSE debut halted trading three times due to […]
Ripple and XRP’s Key 2025 Milestones: SEC Resolution, New High, ETF Launches
Ripple’s 2025 achievements included ending its SEC lawsuit, XRP hitting a $3.65 all-time high, launching RLUSD stablecoin to $1.3 billion market cap, major acquisitions, and XRP ETF approvals—driving institutional growth and regulatory clarity. SEC lawsuit resolved: Ripple and SEC dropped appeals in August, affirming 2023 ruling favoring Ripple. XRP reached new all-time high of $3.65 […]
Pudgy Penguins’ Non-Crypto Display Wraps Las Vegas Sphere, Potentially Elevating PENGU Brand Reach
Pudgy Penguins, the popular NFT brand, has wrapped the Las Vegas Sphere with its cartoon characters for a seven-day holiday activation starting December 24, 2025. This non-crypto-focused display highlights physical products like toys and merchandise, adhering to the venue’s guidelines on cryptocurrency advertising. Pudgy Penguins’ Sphere wrap celebrates its expansion into mainstream merchandise, bypassing crypto […]
Bitcoin-Linked Stocks Surge Early in 2025, Signaling Shift to Fundamentals for 2026
Crypto-linked stocks surged at the start of 2025 amid Bitcoin’s rally above $100,000, with top performers like BitMine Immersion Technologies gaining over 300%. However, mid-year shifts emphasized fundamentals, leading to divergence where sustainable models outperformed pure narrative plays by year-end. BitMine Immersion Technologies (BMNR) led with +318% gains, driven by its Ethereum treasury pivot. Early […]
2025 Corporate Crypto Treasuries Suggest Spread of Strategy’s Bitcoin Playbook
Corporate crypto treasury bets in 2025 saw major firms like Strategy, Forward Industries, and BitMine Immersion Technologies build significant holdings in Bitcoin, Solana, and Ethereum, following Strategy’s playbook of using debt, equity, and preferred stock raises to amass over $62 billion in assets. Strategy leads with 660,624 BTC valued at $62 billion, raising funds through […]
2025 Crypto Airdrops Distribute $4.5 Billion as Bitcoin Reaches New Highs
The biggest crypto airdrops of 2025 distributed over $4.5 billion in tokens at peak prices, rewarding early users and communities despite fewer high-profile launches compared to 2024’s $19 billion total. Top drops included Berachain, Story Protocol, and Jupiter, boosting participation in innovative blockchain projects. Berachain airdrop: 79 million BERA tokens worth $1.17 billion at peak, […]
Bitcoin’s $90K Rally Raises Sustainability Concerns Amid U.S. Demand Weakness
Bitcoin’s recent rally to $90,353 was driven by futures trading rather than spot market demand, as indicated by a negative Coinbase premium and ongoing ETF outflows signaling weak U.S. investor interest. On-chain data highlights the speculative nature of this uptick, with limited sustainability amid broader market caution. Bitcoin reached an eight-day high of $90,353 on […]
Ethereum Sees $555M Outflows as Crypto Funds Face $952M Weekly Exit
Digital asset funds experienced $952 million in outflows last week, driven by delays in U.S. regulatory clarity and investor caution. Ethereum products saw the heaviest withdrawals at $555 million, followed by Bitcoin at $460 million, amid stagnant prices hovering around $90,000. This marks the first weekly net outflow in a month. U.S. regulatory delays on […]
Cardano Founder Hoskinson: Post-Quantum Crypto Could Slow Blockchains Without Hardware Readiness
Post-quantum cryptography protects blockchains like Cardano from future quantum computing threats by replacing vulnerable algorithms with quantum-resistant ones, such as lattice-based systems. While these solutions exist today, implementing them without hardware upgrades could reduce blockchain throughput by up to 10 times, as noted by Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson. Post-quantum cryptography standards were released by the […]
Arthur Hayes Predicts Bitcoin Could Hit $200,000 Before March Amid Fed’s RMP Policy
Arthur Hayes, BitMex co-founder, predicts Bitcoin will range between $80,000 and $100,000 until the end of 2024 before surging to $200,000 by March 2025, driven by the Federal Reserve’s Reserve Management Purchases policy, which he views as a form of quantitative easing boosting asset prices. Bitcoin’s price range through 2024: Hayes forecasts consolidation at $80,000-$100,000 […]
Indiana Rep. Proposes Broad Crypto Bill to Extend Beyond Bitcoin
Indiana’s cryptocurrency legislation, introduced by State Rep. Kyle Pierce, promotes broad adoption of digital assets beyond just Bitcoin, allowing public services to invest in crypto ETFs while establishing user protections. This inclusive approach aims to foster the entire market without favoring specific coins. Pierce’s bill targets statewide crypto integration through retirement investments and safeguards for […]