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 AI

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...
Real Estate
Maria Irene

Housing Market Tightrope: Navigating the Shrinkage and Surge in Home Building

As the housing market continues to evolve, recent data sheds light on the trends that are shaping the industry. Nick Gerli, a real estate...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Booms, BlackRock Battles, and UAE Unveils Digital Dirham

The cryptocurrency landscape is once again brimming with excitement as Bitcoin breaks the $70,000 barrier, setting a new precedent in the market's valuation. This...
Maria Irene

London’s Leap: Exchange to Launch Crypto ETNs for Pros

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced an ambitious move to integrate cryptocurrencies into its traditional trading environment. Scheduled for May 28, the introduction...
Maria Irene

ParaSwap Returns Crypto After Addressing Vulnerability

Decentralized finance aggregator ParaSwap has swiftly responded to a critical vulnerability in its newly launched Augustus v6 smart contract, marking a proactive approach to...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Battle: BlackRock’s ETF Nears Overtaking Grayscale’s BTC Holdings

The world of cryptocurrency is witnessing an intriguing battle as BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF inches closer to overtaking Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in terms...
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ckBTC: Bitcoin’s Bridge or a Technological Mirage?

As the cryptocurrency world turns its gaze towards the evolving landscape of Bitcoin derivatives, ckBTC emerges as a topic of heated debate. Central to...