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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Powell’s Proclamations Jolt the Crypto Corridor: Altcoins Wobble, Select Tokens Thrive

The cryptocurrency market's response to recent remarks by Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, has been a blend of caution and opportunism. These...
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Ambani’s Gaze Turns to Paytm: A Strategic Move Amidst Regulatory Ripples

The financial landscape is witnessing a captivating development with Reliance Industries' apparent interest in Paytm Wallet. This intrigue surfaces as Paytm grapples with regulatory...
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Bioniq Ordinals Unveils Op_Kitten Project

In a landscape where innovation often takes center stage, Bioniq Ordinals emerges with its latest brainchild, the Op_Kitten project, now available on the Bioniq...
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Google to Update Advertising Policy for Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts

Google has announced plans to implement updates to its advertising policy for Cryptocurrency Coin Trusts starting January 29, 2024. Under the new policy, advertisers targeting...
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3D Printing Market Poised to Surpass $70 Billion by 2030, Transforming...

The 3D printing industry is on the brink of a significant expansion, with forecasts predicting a staggering value of over $70 billion by 2030....
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Solana’s Token Extensions: Pioneering Blockchain Innovation for Business Adoption

Solana Labs made waves in the blockchain world on Wednesday with the unveiling of its latest milestone: token extensions. This development marks a significant...