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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Onicai Play launches Chess Duel for friend-to-friend matches

Onicai Play has launched Chess Duel, a new feature that allows users to challenge friends to online chess matches through a shared link. Players can...

Anthropic reveals $895 billion in future AI infrastructure commitments

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has disclosed around US$895.4 billion in future commitments for computing power and related infrastructure, revealing the scale of investment required...

Odin.fun ships frontend 10.5.0 after 55 development commits

Bitcoin-focused trading platform Odin.fun has released frontend version 10.5.0, bringing several weeks of accumulated development work into production. The platform's week 43 development update reported...

OISY adds direct cycle top-ups for Internet Computer canisters

OISY has introduced a feature allowing users to add compute resources to Internet Computer canisters directly from within its wallet interface. The update enables users...
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OpenChat adds Discord and Telegram bridging for cross-platform messaging

OpenChat users can now connect their Discord and Telegram accounts to relay messages between those platforms and OpenChat, according to a new announcement. The feature...
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Liquidium offers 5.44% APY on USDC supplies

Liquidium is promoting a 5.44% annual percentage yield (APY) on USDC, inviting users to supply their stablecoins and earn returns on funds that might...
Maria Irene

OISY Wallet adds XRP Ledger support to its multi-network platform

OISY Wallet has announced full support for the XRP Ledger, expanding the range of blockchain networks available through its digital asset management platform. The integration...
Maria Irene

Liquidium adds Telegram-based borrowing and lending for crypto users

Liquidium has introduced a feature that allows users to manage borrowing and lending positions directly through Telegram, reducing the need to connect a wallet...
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OISY Pay lets customers pay in their chosen crypto asset at...

OISY Pay is offering customers a way to pay at participating stores using their preferred crypto asset, while keeping the purchase price fixed in...
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AI-related corporate bond issuance hits record $419 billion in 2026

Corporate borrowing linked to artificial intelligence has reached a record $419 billion in US dollar-denominated bond issuance so far in 2026, as technology companies...