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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Canister Lab

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...
Solana
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Jito Network Surfs the Solana DeFi Wave, Rides High with $1.04...

The Jito Network has swiftly climbed to the summit of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols within the Solana network, amassing an impressive total volume locked...
Maria Irene

Tether’s Tidal Wave: $4.52 Billion Net Profit Shocks the Crypto World

Tether Holdings, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has announced a staggering net profit of $4.52 billion for the first quarter of 2024. This...
Maria Irene

Microsoft’s Mega Move: $2.2 Billion AI Leap in Malaysia

Microsoft has taken a giant leap in its commitment to technological innovation and global outreach by earmarking a staggering $2.2 billion for the development...
Maria Irene

Stacks Network Sees Surging User Activity Amidst DeFi Boom

The cryptocurrency landscape is ever-evolving, and the latest buzz centers around the Stacks platform, which has witnessed a remarkable increase in active accounts. This...
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MicroStrategy Ventures into Decentralized Identity Solutions on Bitcoin Network

In a move that could redefine the landscape of decentralized identity solutions, MicroStrategy, renowned for being the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has unveiled...
Maria Irene

AI Teams Up with Bitcoin Blockchain to Fight Money Laundering

Artificial intelligence and blockchain technology are joining forces in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at combating money laundering in the realm of cryptocurrency. In a...