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

Apple Bets Big on AI: What It Means for the Future...

Apple, a giant in the tech industry, is making significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI), signaling a major shift in its strategic focus. By...
Maria Irene

Paul Ryan Backs Stablecoins to Bolster U.S. Debt Stability

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, has highlighted the potential role of stablecoins in mitigating the looming U.S. debt crisis. In...
Maria Irene

Trump Vows to End Biden’s Crypto Crackdown

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to halt what he describes as President Joe Biden’s "war on crypto" if he is re-elected. During a...
Maria Irene

Crypto Craze: Billion-Dollar Surge Fuels Ethereum Dominance

The crypto sector witnessed a surge in investments totaling $1 billion in May 2024, with Ethereum maintaining its dominance. According to a recent report...
Maria Irene

Hamster Kombat Surges Past 150 Million Players, Spurs Crypto Gaming Boom

Telegram-based crypto gaming sensation Hamster Kombat has catapulted itself into the limelight with an astonishing player base exceeding 150 million users, marking a meteoric...
Maria Irene

NiceHash and Marathon Digital Unveil Game-Changing Mining Firmware

NiceHash, a leading cloud crypto mining platform, has unveiled its latest innovation in partnership with Marathon Digital, marking a significant leap in accessible technology...