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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China’s Stimulus ‘Bazooka’ Sparks Crypto Speculation, But Bitcoin Barely Budges

China’s recent economic stimulus measures have drawn attention across global markets, with some speculating whether these efforts could impact Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. The...
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Crypto Farming’s Stardew Valley Copycat: Pixels Misses the Mark

As someone who hasn’t dipped a toe into the crypto world, Pixels, an Ethereum-based farming game, presented an interesting challenge. The comparison to Stardew Valley, a...
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Solana’s Surge: Can It Steal the Spotlight from Ethereum?

Solana’s recent price uptick has turned heads in the cryptocurrency market. A 3% rise brought it past the $153 mark, sparking renewed interest in...
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Hong Kong’s e-HKD+ Pilot: Navigating the Future of Digital Money

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has embarked on an ambitious journey with the launch of Phase 2 of its e-HKD Pilot Program, now...
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Florida Housing Price Drop: A Splashy Sell-Off

The Florida housing market has recently witnessed a dramatic shift, highlighted by a notable price cut on a listing originally valued at $525,000, which...
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Mindful Headphones: Tune into Your Brain

Would you invest in a pair of headphones that cost $700 if they could help you understand your brain activity and enhance your focus?...