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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ICPSwap announces 92-day PUFFIN staking pool with 70 million tokens in rewards

ICPSwap has announced that staking is live for PUFFIN, with a 92-day rewards pool offering 70 million PUFFIN tokens to participants. The staking announcement was...

Liquidium returns with Ethereum lending offers for Mutant Ape NFTs

Liquidium has returned with a new set of Ethereum lending offers, including a 14-day loan option for holders of Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC)...

DFINITY applies for .icp domain in ICANN’s 2026 programme

DFINITY has applied for the .icp top-level domain through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), opening the possibility of a new...

SpaceX could challenge established telecom and internet providers

SpaceX could increase competitive pressure on established telecommunications and internet providers as satellite connectivity develops, raising questions about how traditional operators will respond to...
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Bitcoin Could Surge Over 400% Against Gold, Analyst Predicts Major Rally

Bitcoin’s potential for growth has captured the attention of investors once again, as seasoned analyst Peter Brandt suggests the cryptocurrency could soar by more...
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Africa’s Crypto Future: South Africa Leads the Charge as Digital Asset...

Emerging economies across Africa are on the brink of becoming key players in the digital asset landscape, presenting a unique opportunity for growth and...
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Ether Investor Nets $131M Profit After Two-Year Hold Through Bear Market

An investor who held onto Ether (ETH) through the 2022 bear market has emerged with a staggering profit of $131.72 million, proving the power...
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Banks Feeling the Heat: $512 Billion in Unrealised Losses Weighing Down...

As the second quarter of 2024 closes, a troubling picture of the U.S. banking sector has emerged. Unrealised losses on investment securities held by...
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One Key to Rule Them All: Chain Key Tech Set to...

Chain Key Technology is being pitched as a game-changer in the blockchain world, offering to sweep aside long-standing limitations with bold claims of simplicity,...
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Kamala Harris Hints at Crypto-Friendly Presidency Amid Fundraising Blitz

Kamala Harris, the U.S. Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate, has made her first significant remarks about the burgeoning cryptocurrency industry on the campaign...