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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Headache-Free NFT Discovery with MetaMask’s New Tool

MetaMask, the popular non-custodial crypto wallet, has recently integrated with the Daylight API, aiming to simplify the way users discover and claim eligible airdrops...
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Blockchain Boost Bill Breezes Through House

A major legislative stride towards cementing blockchain technology within the U.S. economic framework has been achieved with the passage of the Deploying American Blockchains...
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Bitcoin Balances Dive, Price Rockets, and Crypto Inflows Surge

Bitcoin's price has surged past the $70,000 mark, driven by a confluence of market factors, institutional interest, and speculation around potential ETF approvals. This...
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Japan’s Startup Ecosystem Unites: Startup JAPAN 2024

Embark on a journey into the heart of Japanese entrepreneurship at Startup JAPAN 2024, where stakeholders from every corner of the startup landscape converge...
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Japan’s Startup Scene Takes Flight: Rocket Pitch Night Spring 2024

Get ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit as Japan's largest startup festival, Rocket Pitch Night Spring 2024, returns to Tokyo! With a history of...
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Freddie Mac Takes a Leap into Home Equity Loans

Freddie Mac's recent proposal to venture into the secondary mortgage market marks a significant shift for the government-sponsored entity known primarily for its role...