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

Mercado Libre’s Bold Bitcoin Move: Disrupting Latin America’s Crypto Landscape

Mercado Libre, often likened to the Amazon of Latin America, has strategically staked its claim in the cryptocurrency realm with a substantial $29 million...
Maria Irene

SusHi TechTokyo2024 Side Event: Unearthing Japan’s Culinary Jewels & Embracing Innovation

Undiscovered Gems of Japan, Inc. and Tokyo Tatemono Co., Ltd. are set to host a tantalizing tasting session featuring the crème de la crème...
Maria Irene

High Prices, Home Dreams, and Foreign Capital: Unpacking the Great Housing...

Housing affordability has transformed from a national concern into a pivotal economic issue, prompting sharp debates across the board. As stakeholders wrestle with potential...
Maria Irene

Coinbase Q1 Earnings Soar: Navigating the Crypto Currents

The digital currency exchange Coinbase has recently revealed a striking 72% increase in its Q1 revenue compared to the previous quarter, signaling robust growth...
Maria Irene

Stripe Meets Avalanche: A New Chapter in Payments

As cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology continue to reshape the financial landscape, significant strides are being made to enhance how digital currencies are used in...
Maria Irene

Metacomputers on ICP Collection to Launch in May

The launch of the Metacomputers collection is a highly anticipated event that embodies the intersection of art and technology in the digital age. This...