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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El Salvador’s Crypto Visa: Million-Dollar Ticket to Bitcoin Bliss Sparks Global...

The National Bitcoin Office of El Salvador reported a surge in interest for its $1 million Freedom Visa program since its launch on December...
Maria Irene

Will Gold DAO Spark a Digital Gold Rush? Bridging Ancient Wealth...

Did you know that most gold traded on the market today is not physical but 'paper gold'? Enter Gold DAO, launching on December 13th...
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On the Brink of History: BlackRock Leads Charge in Final SEC...

As the calendar pages turn towards January 10, 2024,  the wheels of progress are turning rapidly in the world of cryptocurrency. Just yesterday, BlackRock,...
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Navigating India’s Crypto Tax Waters: TDS and Its Ripple Effects

In 2022, India's foray into regulating the burgeoning crypto sector introduced a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on crypto transactions. This seemingly straightforward...
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Binance Lists BRC-20 Sats

Binance has just announced the listing of BRC-20 Sats (1000SATS), marking a significant addition to its diverse array of Ordinals options. This development, unfolding...
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Bitcoin’s Ordinals: Innovation or Intrusion?

The introduction of Ordinals in the Bitcoin ecosystem, a groundbreaking development in digital asset technology, has sparked a robust debate among enthusiasts, developers, and...