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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Crypto and Blockchain United Against Patent Trolls

The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and Unified Patents have joined forces to combat "patent trolls" targeting the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries. On October...
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Bitwise Eyes XRP ETF Amid SEC Challenges

Bitwise, a San Francisco-based crypto asset manager, has confirmed plans to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on XRP, the seventh-largest cryptocurrency by...
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Mudrex Ramps Up Crypto Security Awareness Amid Cyber Threat Surge

Crypto investment platform Mudrex has launched an initiative focused on raising awareness about the importance of security in the cryptocurrency space, coinciding with National...
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A Dip Into the Future: Tackling Water Fears with VR and...

Monash University researchers are revolutionising how we approach aquaphobia with an inventive blend of virtual reality (VR) and water. Their extended reality (XR) system,...
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Trump Backs World Liberty Financial to Make US a Crypto Hub

In a move that signals his continued interest in shaping America’s financial future, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced his endorsement of...
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Iron Ore Prices Surge as China Stimulates Economic Revival

In a remarkable turn of events, iron ore—once one of the worst-performing commodities of the year—has surged by 10%, reaching its highest point since...