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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Dom’s mind: Deciphering The Strategic Trajectory of ICP

Dominic Williams, the founder of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP), has been sharing insights and forward-looking statements that illuminate the project's path over the...
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Helix Markets Unveils DeFi Innovation on ICP: A Game-Changer in Decentralized...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of decentralized finance (DeFi), innovation continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in the world of blockchain and...
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Bitcoin’s “High-Risk” Zone: Glassnode Warns of Bull Market Signals

Glassnode, a leading crypto analysis platform, has issued a cautionary alert regarding Bitcoin's current valuation, suggesting that the cryptocurrency may be entering the initial...
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OKX Exchange Launches Crypto Operations in Argentina

OKX, a prominent player in the crypto exchange arena, has set its sights on Argentina, expanding its crypto operations to the South American nation....
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Crypto at the Crossroads: Unpacking Global Economic Ripple Effects

Amidst the dynamic shifts within the global financial ecosystem, cryptocurrencies and stablecoins stand at the forefront of a transformative dialogue, engaging both proponents and...
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Sky-High Digital Artistry: JAL and Hakuhodo’s NFT Voyage

In a groundbreaking collaboration, Japan Airlines Co., Ltd. (JAL) and Hakuhodo Inc have embarked on a novel venture that melds the essence of travel...