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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Bored Ape Yacht Club Secures $1.5 Million Win in Landmark Legal...

In a significant legal triumph for Yuga Labs, the creators of the renowned Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), a U.S. District Judge in California...
Maria Irene

Home Sweet Mirage: A Peek Behind the Curtain of Rising Home...

Despite recent optimism surrounding the resurgence in New Home Sales, a deeper dive by American Real Estate Analyst Nick Gerli reveals a perplexing contradiction...
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Bitcoin Frenzy Sweeps the Globe as Google Searches Skyrocket

In the wake of a substantial surge in Bitcoin prices, global interest in the leading cryptocurrency is hitting new heights, as evidenced by an...
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Bitcoin versus Bonds: A Paradigm Shift in the Investment Landscape?

Investor entrepreneur Anthony Pompliano's recent comments on Bitcoin outperforming bonds couldn't have come at a more intriguing time, just days after BlackRock CEO Larry...
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FTX Investigates $6.5 Million Payments to Center for AI Safety Amid...

Crypto exchange FTX, currently navigating bankruptcy proceedings, is delving into $6.5 million in payments made to the Center for AI Safety (CAIS) in the...
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Elliptic Challenges Claims of Massive Crypto Donations Funding Hamas Attacks

Blockchain forensic firm Elliptic has refuted recent allegations suggesting that Hamas is accumulating millions in cryptocurrency donations to support its attacks against Israel. In...