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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Chainlink Weaves the Web: New Protocol to Boost Blockchain Interoperability

The latest development in blockchain technology comes from Chainlink, a name synonymous with driving forward the potential of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications. Chainlink has...
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Archax, Ownera, and HBAR Tokenize BlackRock Fund on Hedera Blockchain

Archax, a London-based digital asset exchange, in collaboration with Ownera and the HBAR Foundation, has achieved a significant milestone in the real-world assets (RWAs)...
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Hong Kong Launches Crypto ETFs: Leading Asia’s Digital Finance Shift

Hong Kong is poised to venture into the world of crypto ETFs, mirroring developments in the US and signaling progress in establishing itself as...
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Digital Currency Revolutionizes Nonprofit Fundraising Landscape

Leading US nonprofits are embracing a new era of fundraising as they increasingly accept crypto donations, marking a significant shift in charitable giving trends....
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Copy, Paste, Profit? Binance Rolls Out Copy Trading Amidst Record Withdrawals

Binance, a titan in the crypto exchange market, recently launched a copy trading service for spot crypto contracts, marking a significant expansion of its...
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Ethereum’s Surging Fortunes: A 155% Revenue Boost Lights Up Q1

The digital finance world is witnessing Ethereum's striking financial performance, as its first-quarter revenue soared by a staggering 155% from the previous year. This...