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

USDC Edges Out USDT: A New Leader in Stablecoin Transactions

The landscape of stablecoins is witnessing a significant shift. Circle's USDC, a digital currency pegged to the US dollar, has recently eclipsed Tether's USDT...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin ETF Wave Set to Hit Australian Financial Sector

The Australian financial sector is bracing for a game-changing shift as it gears up to welcome a new wave of Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs)....
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Miner Strikes Gold: Solo Effort Nets Full Block Reward

A solo Bitcoin miner has achieved a remarkable feat by solving a Bitcoin block entirely on their own, earning the coveted full block reward...
Maria Irene

Yuga Labs Shuffles the Deck: New Faces, Fresh Focus for the...

Yuga Labs, the innovative force behind the Bored Ape Yacht Club, is undergoing another significant restructuring. This move includes both layoffs and the introduction...
Maria Irene

Ether on the Ledge: A Leap Towards Mainstream with DTCC Listing

Franklin Templeton has recently made headlines in the financial world by listing an Ethereum-based Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation...
Maria Irene

Solana’s Smart Surge: Network Tweaks to Tackle Congestion

Solana, a significant player in the blockchain arena, is actively experimenting with a new feature aimed at mitigating network congestion. This update, currently in...