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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ICPSwap announces 92-day PUFFIN staking pool with 70 million tokens in rewards

ICPSwap has announced that staking is live for PUFFIN, with a 92-day rewards pool offering 70 million PUFFIN tokens to participants. The staking announcement was...

Liquidium returns with Ethereum lending offers for Mutant Ape NFTs

Liquidium has returned with a new set of Ethereum lending offers, including a 14-day loan option for holders of Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC)...

DFINITY applies for .icp domain in ICANN’s 2026 programme

DFINITY has applied for the .icp top-level domain through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), opening the possibility of a new...

SpaceX could challenge established telecom and internet providers

SpaceX could increase competitive pressure on established telecommunications and internet providers as satellite connectivity develops, raising questions about how traditional operators will respond to...
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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...
Maria Irene

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...
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Gaming’s New Frontier: Bragging Rights in the Web3 Era

Gamers are a breed apart, driven not just by the thrill of play but by the pursuit of victory and recognition. In the evolving...