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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OpenSea’s “Get Based” Series Kicks Off with Artistic Flair

The world of NFTs is buzzing with excitement as OpenSea, one of the leading NFT marketplaces, has unveiled its latest initiative, the "Get Based"...
Maria Irene

Crypto Crunch: Korean Regulators Feel the Heat After US Ethereum ETF...

The recent approval of Ethereum ETFs in the United States has set off a chain reaction, putting pressure on regulatory bodies across the globe....
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Green Mining: Marathon Digital’s Eco-Friendly Leap in Kenya

The world of cryptocurrency is witnessing a remarkable shift as Marathon Digital announces its groundbreaking partnership with the Kenyan government to develop renewable energy...
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Speed Bumps, High Sales, and Plushie Pandemonium

Mercedes-Benz has entered the NFT market with their latest collection titled "The Era of Technology." Partnering with Mojito, this move underscores the luxury carmaker's...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Badger State: Wisconsin’s Bold Crypto Move

Wisconsin has just made history by becoming the first U.S. state to purchase Bitcoin. This groundbreaking decision is sparking discussions and speculation about the...
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House Puts Brakes on CBDC Surveillance

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, a groundbreaking piece of legislation aimed at addressing privacy and surveillance concerns...