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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Fake Rabby Wallet App Sparks User Outcry and Losses

Reports have emerged of a counterfeit Rabby Wallet app wreaking havoc among users of the Apple App Store. The team behind DeBank’s Rabby Wallet...
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Decentralization or Bust: Jim Bianco’s Stand on Bitcoin ETFs

Jim Bianco, a prominent figure in macro investment research, has sparked a lively debate on X with his staunch views on Bitcoin and decentralized...
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UnixonICP: A Fresh Spin on Meme Coins with Community at Its...

A new player, UnixonICP, emerges with a vision that diverges from the typical meme narrative. Beyond the allure of meme coins lies this initiative,...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Mining Marvel: Difficulty Soars Beyond the 80 Trillion Mark

As the digital currency world gears up for the Bitcoin halving, an event that has historically signaled shifts in the cryptocurrency's market dynamics, there's...
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Coinbase Fuels Bitcoin Innovation with a $3.6 Million Boost

The landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has experienced yet another momentous occasion. This time, the spotlight turns to Coinbase, a name synonymous with digital...
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Cryptocurrency Lender Celsius Completes Creditor Distributions

Cryptocurrency lender Celsius recently announced a significant milestone in its post-bankruptcy phase. The company disclosed that the majority of eligible creditors have now received...