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

Crypto Colossus: Binance Surpasses 200 Million Users

In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, where innovation and disruption are daily occurrences, reaching monumental milestones is a testament to the resilience and adaptability...
Maria Irene

Telegram Launches “Stars” Token for In-App Purchases

Social messaging giant Telegram has introduced a new feature, "Telegram Stars," offering users the ability to purchase digital goods and services directly within the...
Maria Irene

McDonald’s Singapore Launches “My Happy Place” Metaverse World

McDonald's Singapore has taken a digital leap with the unveiling of its very own metaverse world, dubbed "My Happy Place," available through its official...
Maria Irene

Blockchain Meets Couture: Jil Sander and Maison Margiela’s Digital Leap

Jil Sander and Maison Margiela, two stalwarts of the luxury fashion world, are embracing blockchain technology to enhance the authenticity and traceability of their...
Maria Irene

Nvidia’s AI Surge: Briefly Overtakes Apple in Market Value

The tech world witnessed a significant shift as Nvidia, renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs), momentarily surpassed Apple to become the world’s second-most-valuable...
Maria Irene

Mastercard Crypto Buys Back on Binance: Green Light or Temporary Truce?

Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has reintroduced the option for users to purchase cryptocurrencies using Mastercard. This move comes after a...