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

Global Order on the Brink: Peter Zeihan on the End of...

The conversation between Raul Pal and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan explores the unfolding challenges in both geopolitics and global economics, particularly around the concepts...
Maria Irene

Earth Finance Takes Off on Bitfinity Testnet with Rewards Up for...

Earth Finance has officially launched on the Bitfinity testnet, bringing fresh energy to the ecosystem. As mainnet draws closer, the platform encourages builders and...
Maria Irene

Orlando’s Housing Surge: Too Much, Too Fast?

Orlando, Florida, is seeing a sharp and unexpected shift in its housing market. Inventory has spiked an astonishing 57% compared to the same time...
Maria Irene

S&P 500’s Sky-High Streak: Hope or History Repeating?

The S&P 500 has delivered a stunning performance in 2024, with a jaw-dropping 50 record closes and counting. There are still weeks left in...
Maria Irene

Crypto Fever Sweeps Markets as Bitcoin Sets New Records

Cryptocurrencies are making headlines once again, with Bitcoin and other digital assets experiencing a significant surge. Bitcoin has been on a winning streak, reaching...
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AI Gets the Green Light with Near Protocol’s Cross-Chain Leap

Near Protocol has kicked off a new chapter for decentralised technology with its latest innovation: an AI agent capable of executing complex tasks across...