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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Canister Lab

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...
Ordinals
Maria Irene

Bioniq’s Debut Stirs Bitcoin Ordinal Waters: A Fresh Spin on Sidechain...

As dusk embraces November 28, a wave of anticipation sweeps through the ICP and Ordinals community. Bioniq, crafted by Bob Bodily, is poised to...
Maria Irene

Bioniq Unfolds a New Chapter in Bitcoin’s Saga: Blazing a Trail...

As November 29 approaches, the ICP and wider crypto landscape brims with anticipation for the debut of Bioniq, a marketplace poised to revolutionize the...
Maria Irene

Crypto Controversy Decrypted: The Twisted Tale of ICP’s Launch

Maria Irene Amidst the dazzling yet often murky waters of the cryptocurrency universe, the story of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) launch unfolds, revealing a...
Maria Irene

Predictions for the Intersection of AI and Cybersecurity in 2024

The digital landscape is rapidly evolving, placing the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity at the forefront. As businesses prepare for the challenges...
Maria Irene

Coinbase International Exchange Expands Portfolio with Four New Digital Assets

Coinbase International Exchange, a division catering to clients outside the United States, has announced a significant addition to its trading portfolio. On December 30,...
Maria Irene

Singapore’s Bold Regulatory Stride Reshapes Crypto Landscape

MAS, Singapore's Monetary Authority, has boldly redefined its position in the cryptocurrency and digital payment token (DPT) arena with a comprehensive revamp of its...