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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Liquidium returns with Ethereum lending offers for Mutant Ape NFTs

Liquidium has returned with a new set of Ethereum lending offers, including a 14-day loan option for holders of Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC)...

DFINITY applies for .icp domain in ICANN’s 2026 programme

DFINITY has applied for the .icp top-level domain through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), opening the possibility of a new...

SpaceX could challenge established telecom and internet providers

SpaceX could increase competitive pressure on established telecommunications and internet providers as satellite connectivity develops, raising questions about how traditional operators will respond to...

US retail investors raise stock allocations to highest level since 2017

US retail investors increased their exposure to shares in September, with stock allocations reaching their highest level since December 2017, according to data from...
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Worldcoin’s Strategic Leap: Embracing Solana’s Ottr

The recent move by Worldcoin's developers to acquire Ottr, a digital wallet based on the Solana blockchain, marks a significant stride in the evolution...
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Bitcoin’s Secret Sauce: Layer-2s Fueling the Bull Run, Says Dan Held

As the cryptocurrency market rides the waves of a bull cycle, a key ingredient behind this surge is emerging: Bitcoin layer-2 solutions. Dan Held,...
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Hytopia: Gaming’s Crypto Renaissance

When Minecraft announced its ban on NFTs in 2022, the ripples were felt across the gaming world. Among those hit hardest was NFT Worlds,...
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Indonesia Considers Tax Revamp for Cryptocurrencies

A call for reconsideration reverberates through Indonesia's financial corridors as the nation's digital asset landscape faces pivotal tax policy deliberations. Tirta Karma Senjaya, representing...
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Banking Giants Ride the Bitcoin Wave: ETFs and Mining Soar to...

The winds of change are sweeping through the financial and cryptocurrency landscapes, heralding an era where traditional banking behemoths and innovative crypto mining enterprises...
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PlanB’s Crystal Ball: 10 Months of Unstoppable FOMO

Bitcoin's recent surge past the $62,000 mark has sent waves of excitement through the cryptocurrency community. This milestone is not just a number; it...