Maria Irene

Maria Irene is a journalist and author covering the Internet Computer Protocol, Bitcoin, DeFi, and the broader decentralised web. She is the founder and editor of LedgerLife.io, an independent, reader-funded publication dedicated to clear-eyed reporting on the ICP ecosystem and Web3 technology. She is the author of two books: Money Without Masters: The Story of Crypto (Amazon) and The World Computer: Decentralised Computing and the Rise of the Internet Computer Protocol (Amazon). Her work focuses on making complex blockchain technology accessible without losing precision or depth.
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Caffeine lets users buy custom domains directly inside Studio

Caffeine is adding a simpler way for users to give AI-built apps and websites their own domain names, allowing them to search for and...

Liquidium launches Ethereum NFT lending across 50 collections

Liquidium has launched Liquidium.WTF on Ethereum, expanding its NFT lending platform to allow users to borrow ETH against NFTs from 50 collections or lend...

OISY adds Robinhood Chain support in v2.6.0

OISY has added support for Robinhood Chain in its v2.6.0 release, allowing users to access Robinhood Chain assets alongside other supported cryptocurrencies from the...

OGY holders have one week left to migrate legacy tokens

ORIGYN is reminding holders of its legacy OGY token that the deadline to migrate to the new SNS ledger is 15 October 2026, leaving...
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A Cool Breeze in a Hot Market: Rental Growth Hits the...

The Australian rental market, once the poster child of relentless growth, has hit a noticeable slowdown. According to CoreLogic’s latest data, July recorded a...
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Bitcoin’s ETF Frenzy Faces a Japanese Roadblock

The recent approval of spot Bitcoin ETFs by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission marked a pivotal moment for the cryptocurrency market, sparking excitement...
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Anthropic’s AI Challenge: Jailbreak and Win $15,000

On August 8, Anthropic, an artificial intelligence firm known for its advanced AI systems, unveiled an expanded bug bounty program that could earn participants...
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PayPal’s PYUSD Stablecoin Surges, Still Trails Giants

PayPal’s stablecoin, PYUSD, has seen a remarkable 150% increase in market capitalisation since its expansion to the Solana blockchain on May 29. The stablecoin's...
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Ripple’s New Digital Currency Aims to Make Waves

Ripple, the pioneering financial technology firm behind XRP, is putting its much-anticipated stablecoin, Ripple USD (RLUSD), through rigorous testing. The testing phase spans both...
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Nakamoto Rolls Out: The Countdown to Stacks’ Biggest Leap

Stacks is set to make history with the Nakamoto upgrade, a significant milestone in the evolution of the network. On August 28th, the final...