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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Binance’s $4.3 Billion Settlement Paves the Way for Spot Bitcoin ETF...

The resolution of Binance's $4.3 billion settlement with the United States emerges as the crucial factor clearing the path for the approval of spot...
Maria Irene

Decentralized Finance Heist: KyberSwap Loses $46 Million in Security Breach

KyberSwap Elastic fell victim to a security incident resulting in the unauthorized transfer of approximately $46 million in various crypto assets. On November 23, the...
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BONK’s Lunar Leap: Solana’s Meme Coin Soars with Binance Futures Boost

In a crypto twist, BONK, the meme coin riding high on the Solana network, experiences a meteoric rise following Binance's announcement of futures trading. The...
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Bubble Trouble: Peter Schiff’s Dire Forecast in ‘The Real Crash’

In his book "The Real Crash: America's Coming Bankruptcy – How to Save Yourself and Your Country," New York Times best-selling author Peter D....
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Hot or Not: Building a Tik Tok On ICP

The Hot or Not  project on Internet Computer Protocol is at the forefront of a significant shift in social media, blending cutting-edge technology with a...
Maria Irene

Crypto World Reacts: The Ripple Effect of CZ’s Binance Exit

CZ, recently stepped down as CEO of Binance amidst a storm of controversy, including a guilty plea on charges of money laundering. This unexpected...