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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ARC’s Big Bet: The New Powerhouse of Web3

ARC, a Singapore-based community that’s making waves in the blockchain world, has just secured $4.5 million in funding, aiming to build a Web3 version...
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AI’s New Superpower: Diagnosing Disease with a Cough

A cough is often dismissed as a minor inconvenience, but researchers in India, armed with cutting-edge AI technology from Google, are proving that it...
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Building Blues: How Policy Hurdles Are Stalling Victoria’s Housing Recovery

Government charges and regulatory shifts have left a noticeable dent in Victoria's housing market, casting shadows over what could have been a strong recovery...
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Gold’s Signal: The Bull’s Back in Town

Gold has recently reached an all-time high (ATH), signalling a noteworthy shift in global liquidity patterns. For over a decade, gold has often been...
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OKX Turns Up the Heat Down Under with AUD Trading Pairs

OKX, a major player in the global crypto exchange and Web3 technology arena, has unveiled a significant development for its Australian user base: the...
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Tech Whiz Aamir Qutub Bags Top Award Amid Student Cap Controversy

As Australia faces the challenges of proposed caps on international student enrolments, Aamir Qutub, CEO of Geelong-based tech firm Enterprise Monkey, has been recognised...