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

Kraken Unchains Crypto: Launches Versatile Self-Custody Wallet

Kraken, a leading player in the cryptocurrency exchange market, has made a significant move by rolling out a self-custody crypto wallet. This development is...
Maria Irene

Justin Sun’s Tether Tsunami: $196 Million Moves to Binance

Justin Sun, founder of Tron blockchain, recently made headlines with a substantial financial maneuver involving the transfer of $196 million worth of Tether to...
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Worldcoin Steps Up: A New Blockchain for Human-Centric Web3 Innovation

Worldcoin is making waves in the cryptocurrency sphere with the launch of its new blockchain network, named 'World Chain'. This development marks a significant...
Maria Irene

Does Inflation Have a Master? Decoding Ludwig von Mises’ Economic Blueprint

Ludwig von Mises' insights into the dynamics of money and inflation continue to be of significant relevance, and his work, encapsulated in "Ludwig von...
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MMA Star’s Mises Moment Sparks Austrian Economics Surge

The writings of Ludwig von Mises—the famed Austrian economist of the early 20th century and hero to the Bitcoin faithful—are surging in popularity following...
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Dfinity’s Rune Protocol Plans & Bitcoin Halving: A New Era for...

With the Bitcoin halving and Runes protocol launch taking place this weekend, Dfinity is continuing Internet Computer's embrace of the Bitcoin ecosystem by adding...