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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Ripple Rolls Out EVM Magic on XRP Ledger

Ripple Labs is making significant strides with a new initiative allowing decentralized finance (DeFi) developers to build Ethereum-based applications on its XRP Ledger. Emphasizing...
Maria Irene

MoonPay and PayPal Join Forces for Crypto On-Ramp in UK and...

MoonPay’s recent announcement of its partnership with PayPal marks a significant step forward in making cryptocurrency transactions more accessible to users in the UK...
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Blockchain Blossoms Amid Praise and New Regulations

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent commendation of blockchain technology marks a significant moment for the industry. In an open letter, Xi praised Andrew Chi-Chih...
Maria Irene

Tap to the Future: Australia’s Mobile Wallet Boom

Australia's mobile wallet market is poised for a significant leap, with projections suggesting the value of transactions will surpass $100 billion in 2024. According...
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Trump Woos Bitcoin Miners: Promises Support

Former President Donald Trump made waves in the cryptocurrency world as he hosted a gathering of Bitcoin miners at his Mar-a-Lago resort on Tuesday...
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Big Bucks, New Laws, and Digital Dreams

The NFT world continues to buzz with activity as significant developments unfold across various fronts. Arbitrum's Gaming Catalyst Program has been given the green...