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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Maria Irene

Digital Dilemmas: Asia’s Social Sector Faces Cybersecurity Challenges

Asia's social sector is stepping into the digital era with enthusiasm, yet recent findings suggest significant gaps in preparedness for cybersecurity threats. The Doing...
Maria Irene

Trump Coin Buzz: Crypto Community Speculates on DJT Token Launch

Donald Trump appears to be tapping into the $2.5 trillion crypto industry with rumors swirling about a new crypto token dubbed "Trump Coin." As...
Maria Irene

FU Money for Gamers: OpenSeason’s Big Token Airdrop

The creators of OpenSeason, a crypto-themed battle royale shooter game that uses Ethereum NFT access passes, have some exciting news for their community. On...
Maria Irene

TikTok’s AI Avatars: The Future of Ad Content

TikTok is on the cusp of revolutionizing advertising with its latest announcement: the introduction of artificial intelligence-powered “digital avatars” that can promote products with...
Maria Irene

Digital Leap: Ethiopia’s Ambitious Economic Reform

Ethiopia is making significant strides toward economic modernization with the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) at the helm, preparing two crucial proclamations as part...
Maria Irene

Betashares’ Expansion Soars with Temasek’s $300 Million Investment

Singapore’s investment behemoth, Temasek Holdings, has made a resounding debut in the Australian financial services sector with a substantial $300 million investment in Betashares....