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

Scammer Turns Negotiator: $68 Million Crypto Heist Takes Unexpected Turn

A surprising development unfolded recently that could be straight out of a thriller novel. The protagonist isn't a seasoned detective or a slick financial...
Maria Irene

Swisstech Pitch Night meets ASEAN Tech Crossroads: A Fusion of Innovation...

On the bustling streets of Tokyo, where innovation meets tradition, a unique convergence is set to unfold on May 14, 2024. Swissnex in Japan's...
Maria Irene

KfW Sets Sail with Digital Bonds: Navigating Blockchain Waters

The German state-owned bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) has taken a bold step into the digital space  by announcing its intention to issue its...
Maria Irene

Michelle Obama’s Quiet Climb: Crypto Traders Bet Big on a Surprise...

Crypto traders are spinning the political roulette wheel, placing their bets not just on traditional candidates, but also on unexpected contenders. One name that's...
Maria Irene

ATO’s Big Data Dive: 1.2 Million Crypto Users Under the Tax...

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has launched an ambitious initiative to gather data from around 1.2 million cryptocurrency exchange users, aiming to tighten compliance...
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QANplatform Debuts World’s First Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Testnet

The rise of quantum computing heralds transformative benefits across industries, from material science to pharmaceuticals. However, its potential to break the cryptographic safeguards that...