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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Aerodrome Finance Hits $1.66B Volume Milestone, Rewards Community Engagement

Aerodrome Finance, a prominent automated market maker (AMM) and liquidity platform on Base, has achieved a significant milestone with its recent Epoch 45 recording...
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Web3 Solutions Transform Water Access in Rural India

The Crypto Council for Innovation revealed striking improvements in rural India's water accessibility, attributing these gains to decentralized web3 solutions showcased in a recent...
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Regulatory Clarity Urged as CFTC Chair Pushes for Oversight of Bitcoin...

The regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies faced renewed scrutiny on July 9th, as Rostin Behnam, Chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), reiterated his...
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Goldman Sachs Steps into Tokenization Arena with Three New Products

In a bold move set to redefine its role in the digital asset space, Goldman Sachs, under the leadership of Matthew McDermott, global head...
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Crypto Startups Surge in Africa and Asia Amid Regulatory Shifts

The landscape of cryptocurrency startups is undergoing a significant shift as Africa and Asia emerge as hotspots for new ventures, surpassing traditional leaders like...
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Trump to Address Bitcoin Faithful in Nashville Appearance

Former President Trump has confirmed his attendance as a speaker at the upcoming Bitcoin conference in Nashville, Tennessee, later this month, marking a significant...