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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Motoko Unveils Airdrop Shake-Up: Snapshot Date Shifts to January 30th

Motoko, the avant-garde crypto player, is pulling a surprising move in the world of airdrops. The much-anticipated snapshot date has been recalibrated to January...
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Bitcoin ETFs Monumental Debut: Analyzing Fund Inflows and Trading Patterns Since...

Last week marked a significant moment in finance with the debut of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), underscoring the increasing recognition of cryptocurrencies in mainstream...
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Tether Tackles Turbulence: A Dual Defense Against UN Claims and Reserve...

The cryptocurrency sphere is buzzing with the latest developments surrounding Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT. Recently, Tether has been at the...
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MELDapp’s Latest Symphony: Harmonizing Crypto with Fresh Features

MELDapp, a dynamic player in the cryptocurrency application domain, has recently unfurled a series of updates that showcase its commitment to enhancing user experience...
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Bitcoin Miners Brace for Cost Surge as Halving Nears

With the next Bitcoin halving event on the horizon, mining firms are gearing up for significant cost hikes. CoinShares, in a recent report, has...
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Microsoft Revolutionizes AI Access for SMEs with Copilot Democratization

Microsoft, in a bold move, has opened the doors to its renowned Copilot AI companion, democratizing access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to...