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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Dirham-Backed Crypto Makes Its Move: UAE Approves AED Stablecoin

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has taken a significant step forward in shaping the future of digital finance within the...
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US Retirees Get a Modest Bump: Social Security Checks to See...

US retirees are set to receive a modest 2.5% raise in their Social Security checks starting in 2025, the smallest increase seen since 2021....
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MicroStrategy’s Bold Leap: From Data to Bitcoin Banking

MicroStrategy, a name that has become synonymous with Bitcoin holdings, is making headlines once again, this time with a plan that could redefine its...
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Litecoin’s Big 13: Celebrating Transactions and Staying Power

As Litecoin marks its 13th birthday, the network has reason to celebrate. In 2024 alone, it has facilitated over 77 million transactions, solidifying its...
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Telegram Establishes Local Office in Kazakhstan: A Move Toward Digital Safety

Telegram, the popular cryptocurrency-friendly messaging platform, has taken a significant step towards boosting its compliance efforts in Kazakhstan. The company has committed to setting...
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Ethereum’s Next Steps: Staking Revolution and Finality Fixes

Ethereum has undergone a tremendous transformation over the past few years, with "The Merge" standing out as a historic shift. Ethereum’s switch from the...