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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155 Join Forces in Groundbreaking Blockchain Trial: A Convergence of Tech...

The digital ledger that once exclusively chronicled the journey of cryptocurrencies is now forging a path through diverse industries, marking a significant leap towards...
Maria Irene

El Salvador’s Bitcoin Strategy: A Remarkable Journey to Profitability

El Salvador, the tiny Central American nation known for its bold embrace of cryptocurrency, is reaping the rewards of President Nayib Bukele's audacious Bitcoin...
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BlockGames Rides the Airdrop Wave: A New Player in Crypto Gaming...

An aggressive airdrop farming campaign helped elevate Portal to become the biggest gaming token launch so far this year. Now BlockGames, a mobile-centric crypto...
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Solana Shakes Up the Blockchain World: Jito’s Mempool Move and a...

Solana, the high-performance blockchain known for its lightning-fast transaction speeds and low fees, is making waves in the crypto world once again. In a...
Maria Irene

Biden’s Budget Blueprint: A New Dawn for Crypto Regulation

In a bold move that underscores the U.S. government's intent to tighten its grip on the cryptocurrency sector, President Joe Biden has proposed a...
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Art Meets Innovation: Mastercard’s NFT Accelerator and Core Foundation’s New Marketplace...

The digital art world is buzzing with excitement as two major developments in the non-fungible token (NFT) space unfold. Mastercard has launched the second...