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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Polygon’s Double Whammy: Amoy Testnet and zkEVM Rollout Reshaping the Blockchain...

Polygon, a Layer 2 blockchain, stands at the cutting edge of crypto innovation. Its recent introduction of the Amoy Proof of Stake testnet and...
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Polkadot’s Parachain Paradigm: Weaving a New Web in Blockchain Interoperability

The quest for interoperability has been akin to the search for the Holy Grail. Amidst this ongoing saga, Polkadot, a relatively young yet ambitious...
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The Ripple Effect: SEC’s Latest Legal Manoeuvres in the Cryptoverse

The  market has witnessed numerous twists and turns, but few have garnered as much attention as the ongoing legal skirmish between the U.S. Securities...
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Coinbase and Yellow Card: Uniting for a Crypto-Powered Africa

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, recently unveiled its strategic alliance with Yellow Card, a key figure in Africa's stablecoin...
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Navigating the Bitcoin ETF Waters: JPMorgan’s Bold Predictions, Vanguard’s Caution, and...

In a world where the tides of finance are increasingly influenced by the currents of technology, the recent developments around Bitcoin ETFs present a...
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Bitcoin ETFs Stir the Pot: Balancing Innovation with Regulation

The recent nod from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to spot Bitcoin ETFs has sent ripples across the financial landscape, sparking a...