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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Shopify Embraces Crypto with Helio’s Solana Pay Boost

Shopify merchants now have a powerful new tool at their disposal thanks to a significant upgrade in the Solana Pay plugin by Helio. This...
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Steel & Innovation Unite: Monash University and Tata Steel Collaborate on...

Monash University and Tata Steel have embarked on a groundbreaking partnership to address global challenges in decarbonisation, sustainable resource recovery, and smart manufacturing technologies....
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TON Blockchain Outpaces Ethereum in Daily Users

A new chapter in the blockchain saga has unfolded as Telegram’s TON blockchain surpasses Ethereum in daily active addresses. This milestone marks a significant...
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Manta Network’s $50M EcoFund Makes Waves in Blockchain Innovation

The Manta Foundation has recently announced a significant initiative aimed at fostering growth and innovation in the blockchain sector. With the launch of a...
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Petro-Dollar Era Ends: Saudi Arabia Ditches US Dollar for Oil Sales

Saudi Arabia’s decision not to renew its 80-year petro-dollar agreement with the United States has sent shockwaves through the global economy. The kingdom’s move...
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Dollar Dazzles While Yen Yelps in Currency Tug-of-War

The global currency landscape is a battlefield, with multiple currencies vying for supremacy. While many are attempting to dethrone the US dollar, few have...