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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Caffeine lets users buy custom domains directly inside Studio

Caffeine is adding a simpler way for users to give AI-built apps and websites their own domain names, allowing them to search for and...

Liquidium launches Ethereum NFT lending across 50 collections

Liquidium has launched Liquidium.WTF on Ethereum, expanding its NFT lending platform to allow users to borrow ETH against NFTs from 50 collections or lend...

OISY adds Robinhood Chain support in v2.6.0

OISY has added support for Robinhood Chain in its v2.6.0 release, allowing users to access Robinhood Chain assets alongside other supported cryptocurrencies from the...

OGY holders have one week left to migrate legacy tokens

ORIGYN is reminding holders of its legacy OGY token that the deadline to migrate to the new SNS ledger is 15 October 2026, leaving...
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Maria Irene

Currency Crunch: Emerging Markets Face New Economic Storm

Emerging markets are grappling with a fresh wave of currency depreciation, intensifying economic challenges and raising concerns about financial stability. The Indian rupee (INR),...
Maria Irene

Juno Jumps Ahead: Satellites Launch with Style and New Costs

The latest rollout from Juno for the Internet Computer brings a mix of updates that aim to balance new features and rising costs. This...
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Motoko Magic: Memes, Moti, and a Shot at the Sentinel

Motoko Digital Realm has been turning heads with its latest instalment, Episode 5, titled What's that? As part of a series that’s carved out a space...
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Navigating the Global Economy: Michael Every’s Insights on Inflation, Recession, and...

Michael Every, a seasoned strategist at Rabobank, offers a comprehensive view of the global economic landscape, touching on crucial topics like inflation, the risk...
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Yen’s Wobbly Ride: Is More Intervention Inevitable?

The Japanese Yen is feeling the heat, dipping to 155 against the US Dollar—its weakest showing since July. The situation has been tense, with...
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RFK Jr Bets Big on Bitcoin, Calls It the “Currency of...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked discussions once again with his bold endorsements of Bitcoin, claiming he has committed a large portion of his...