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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ICPSwap announces 92-day PUFFIN staking pool with 70 million tokens in rewards

ICPSwap has announced that staking is live for PUFFIN, with a 92-day rewards pool offering 70 million PUFFIN tokens to participants. The staking announcement was...

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...
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Cryptopia’s Final Act: Navigating the Maze of Liquidation and Unwarranted Offers

The saga of Cryptopia's liquidation emerges as a compelling narrative of caution, legal intricacies, and the relentless pursuit of clarity and fairness for affected...
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SingularityNET’s Ben Goertzel Sets AGI Development in Motion

During the Beneficial AGI Summit in Panama on Feb. 27, SingularityNET's visionary Ben Goertzel unveiled his roadmap for the development of Artificial General Intelligence...
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Crypto.com and BTG Pactual Forge Path for Enhanced Crypto Banking in...

The recent collaboration between Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, and BTG Pactual, Latin America's largest investment banker, marks a significant advancement in the region's...
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Ripple and Axelar: Bridging Blockchain Worlds for Enhanced Interoperability

As the digital landscape continues to evolve, the quest for seamless interoperability between disparate blockchain networks has emerged as a critical challenge for developers,...
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Digital Dollar Dilemma: Senators Challenge Biden’s CBDC Vision

A wave of skepticism has swept through the corridors of power in Washington as a group of US senators boldly steps forward to challenge...
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Blast’s TVL Surpasses $2.1 Billion Mark Ahead of Mainnet Launch

Ethereum's layer-2 network Blast has surged past the $2.1 billion mark in total value locked (TVL), signaling a remarkable milestone just days ahead of...