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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Maria Irene

Virtual Reality Revolution: A Fresh Take on Dementia Care

Dementia Australia is showcasing an exciting innovation at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5 June. The organisation is launching D-Esc, a cutting-edge...
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Digital Yuan’s ‘Pilot’ Label Quietly Disappears, Sparking National Launch Speculation

China’s digital yuan app has quietly dropped the 'pilot' label from its name, prompting speculation that the country is on the verge of launching...
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Qatar’s Digital Currency Trials Begin

Qatar is taking a significant step forward in its financial sector with the Central Bank of Qatar (CBQ) announcing the completion of its infrastructure...
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Naidu’s Rise: A Boost for Crypto in India

Chandra Babu Naidu's Telugu Desam Party (TDP) has secured 16 seats in the recent Indian elections, positioning Naidu as a significant force in the...
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Firefighting from Space: AI’s Role in Preventing Australia’s Next Wildfire Crisis

Australian scientists are on the verge of a revolutionary advance in detecting bushfires, utilizing cube satellites equipped with artificial intelligence to identify fires from...
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StarkWare’s $1M Push: Scaling Bitcoin with OP_CAT

StarkWare has recently made waves in the cryptocurrency industry by launching a $1 million research fund aimed at promoting the development and adoption of...