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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Satoshi Auction Madness: First Bitcoin Halving Block Sells for $2.1 Million!

Bitcoin made waves yet again as ViaBTC, a prominent mining pool, auctioned off the coveted "epic sat" from the first block of Bitcoin's fourth...
Maria Irene

MetalCore and Mon Protocol Forge Exciting Partnership for Gamers

MetalCore, an innovative mech shooter game built on the Ethereum gaming network Immutable zkEVM, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with Mon Protocol, associated with...
Maria Irene

DOG Coin Leaps 73% in 24 Hours, Surpasses $540M Market Cap

The meme coin Dog Go To The Moon (DOG) has experienced a meteoric rise, surging by a staggering 73% within just 24 hours and...
Maria Irene

City Play: Manchester Mints New NFTs with Quidd Amidst AI and...

Manchester City's latest collaboration with Quidd to introduce digital collectibles and unique fan experiences marks a significant leap into the realm of non-fungible tokens...
Maria Irene

Visa’s New Vision: Peering Into the Pulse of Stablecoin Payments

Visa's latest venture into the cryptocurrency realm, a new analytics dashboard specifically designed for stablecoins, marks a significant move in understanding and fostering the...
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Legal Ledger: Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum’s Status

The cryptocurrency world is closely watching a new development as Consensys, a major blockchain technology company, has initiated a legal challenge against the U.S....