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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APAC Firms Flex Global Muscle in 2024 Forbes 2000 List

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has once again proven its economic might, dominating the 2024 Forbes Global 2000 list. With 771 companies headquartered in APAC...
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Rent drops: A breather for tenants?

The Australian rental market is experiencing a shift that could signal some relief for renters, especially in major cities. Over the past month, there’s...
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Crypto Rules and Regional Riddles

Asia’s crypto landscape is undergoing a transformation driven by regulatory changes across the region. Nations like India, Thailand, Japan, Hong Kong, and Indonesia are...
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Venezuela Blocks Binance and X Amid Election Turmoil

Venezuela’s government has recently imposed restrictions on several online platforms, including the popular cryptocurrency exchange Binance and the social media network X, amidst growing...
Maria Irene

Tyler Winklevoss Backs ZCash: A Boost for Privacy in Crypto

As regulatory shifts in the United States continue to reshape the cryptocurrency landscape, Tyler Winklevoss, co-founder of the Gemini exchange, has thrown his weight...
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Green Energy’s Hidden Price Tag: Study Reveals Impact on Food and...

As countries like Australia push forward with renewable energy initiatives, a recent study brings to light some unexpected repercussions of this green shift. While...