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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Blockchain Boost Bill Breezes Through House

A major legislative stride towards cementing blockchain technology within the U.S. economic framework has been achieved with the passage of the Deploying American Blockchains...
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Bitcoin Balances Dive, Price Rockets, and Crypto Inflows Surge

Bitcoin's price has surged past the $70,000 mark, driven by a confluence of market factors, institutional interest, and speculation around potential ETF approvals. This...
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Japan’s Startup Ecosystem Unites: Startup JAPAN 2024

Embark on a journey into the heart of Japanese entrepreneurship at Startup JAPAN 2024, where stakeholders from every corner of the startup landscape converge...
Maria Irene

Japan’s Startup Scene Takes Flight: Rocket Pitch Night Spring 2024

Get ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit as Japan's largest startup festival, Rocket Pitch Night Spring 2024, returns to Tokyo! With a history of...
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Freddie Mac Takes a Leap into Home Equity Loans

Freddie Mac's recent proposal to venture into the secondary mortgage market marks a significant shift for the government-sponsored entity known primarily for its role...
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Ethereum Takes a Breathtaking Turn to Inflation

For the first time since the historic transition known as the Merge, Ethereum has entered an inflationary phase, a development that could have profound...