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

Stripe’s Swing: USDC Steers Return to Crypto Payments

Stripe's recent announcement marks a significant shift in the landscape of digital payments. The tech giant has reintroduced cryptocurrency transactions, initially supporting USDC, a...
Maria Irene

DOGGOMOON: A Puppy-Powered Runes Token Takes Flight

DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON (aka DOG), a Bitcoin meme coin etched via the new Runes protocol, was airdropped to holders of the Runestone Ordinals project on Wednesday,...
Maria Irene

Introducing ckUSDC Sepolia: Advancing Token Testing on Sepolia

The unveiling of ckUSDC Sepolia, a digital twin of USDC Sepolia on ICP, marks a significant stride in the world of stables testing. This...
Maria Irene

Binance Bids Adieu to Bitcoin NFTs: A Strategic Shift or a...

Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has made a surprising move by announcing its decision to end support for Bitcoin NFTs, despite...
Maria Irene

Paris Lights Up: Blockchain Week Set to Spark Innovation and Collaboration

Paris Blockchain Week 2024 is poised to be more than just another conference; it's shaping up as a beacon for innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Rides the Wave: Arthur Hayes Eyes Debt Bubble Burst as...

Arthur Hayes, the former CEO of BitMEX, has recently shared a bold prediction that could stir significant interest among cryptocurrency enthusiasts and investors alike....