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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Bitcoin’s Hidden Threat: How Third-Party Custodians Are Chipping Away at Its...

Bitcoin’s journey to mainstream adoption is driving a new, unexpected issue that could undermine the network’s long-term security. This isn’t about the usual halving...
Maria Irene

Despite Speculation, US Dollar’s Grip on Global Payments Tightens While Euro...

Recent SWIFT data reveals that the US Dollar is cementing its status as the world’s go-to currency for global transactions, with its share of...
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Tether Ramps Up Bitcoin and Gold Reserves, Teases AI Innovations Ahead

Tether's CEO Paolo Ardoino recently unveiled significant developments for the company, revealing both an increase in Bitcoin and gold reserves for its USDT stablecoin...
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Crypto Connects: Rachel Conlan Leads the Charge at AusCryptoCon

The Australian Crypto Convention (AusCryptoCon) is set to make history this year with its largest event yet, drawing an expected 10,000 crypto enthusiasts to...
Maria Irene

Ethereum: Building the Internet of Tomorrow

Ethereum, known as one of the most innovative blockchain networks, has been capturing the spotlight since its launch, but its path to the future...
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Bitcoin Breakthrough: Emory University’s Bold Move into Crypto

Emory University, a private research institution in Atlanta, Georgia, has made headlines by becoming the first university in the United States to publicly report...