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 AI

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...
Real Estate
Maria Irene

When Homebuyers Hit Pause: The Stubborn Sellers Stand-Off

Mortgage rates may be dropping, but the housing market isn't showing any signs of revival. Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure App, shared a compelling...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Wrapping Controversy: Coinbase and Tron’s Justin Sun Lock Horns Over...

Coinbase’s recent launch of its wrapped Bitcoin product, cbBTC, has sparked intense debate across the cryptocurrency industry. While the product promises users a new...
Maria Irene

Grayscale Rolls Out XRP Trust for Investors

Grayscale Investments, a leading name in crypto asset management, has introduced its latest offering: the Grayscale XRP Trust. This new investment vehicle is designed...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin in El Salvador: Image Over Impact?

The decision by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to make Bitcoin legal tender has been widely discussed and debated within the crypto world and...
Maria Irene

Circle Expands USDC with Arbitrum Integration

Circle Internet Financial, the organisation behind the dollar-backed stablecoin USDC, has taken another step forward in scaling its Web3 infrastructure. With a new integration...
Maria Irene

Standard Chartered’s Crypto Custody: UAE Unveils New Digital Asset Powerhouse

Standard Chartered is making significant strides in the digital asset space with the introduction of a new crypto custody service in the United Arab...