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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Maria Irene

Generative AI Reshapes Argentine Presidential Election: A Paradigm Shift with Ethical...

In a stunning turn of events during the recent Argentine presidential election, the ascent of Javier Milei to the presidency not only showcased astute...
Maria Irene

New Zealand Launches NZDD Stablecoin in Collaboration with Easy Crypto and...

A new stablecoin pegged to the New Zealand dollar, NZDD, has been launched through a strategic partnership between New Zealand-based crypto exchange Easy Crypto...
Maria Irene

CZ’s New Chapter: Blockchain, Web3, DeFi, AI, and biotech

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the charismatic and influential leader of Binance, announced his resignation as CEO of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. This move marks...
Maria Irene

DeFi Dilemma: ATO’s Tax Tango with Token Wrapping and Lending

Australia's cryptocurrency community faces a pivotal moment as the Australian Tax Office (ATO) updates its stance on Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and the wrapping of...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Transaction Fees Surge Past Ethereum Amidst Ordinals Protocol Frenzy

Bitcoin has overtaken Ethereum in average daily transaction fees, fueled by a surge in Ordinals-related activity on the Bitcoin network. According to BitInfoChart data...
Maria Irene

ELNA’s Balancing Act: Crafting a Dual-Token Economy in the AI and...

Navigating through the dynamic world of AI and blockchain technology, ELNA distinguishes itself with its unique and forward-thinking approach to tokenomics. Leveraging the capabilities...