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

Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Unveils X Layer Network for Faster, Cheaper Transactions

The world of cryptocurrency continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with exchanges like OKX stepping up to the plate to offer innovative solutions...
Maria Irene

Global Crypto Shifts: From South Africa’s Compliance Triumph to Hong Kong’s...

In a recent flurry of global cryptocurrency regulation and compliance developments, several countries have made headlines, showcasing their unique approaches and responses to the...
Maria Irene

PIVX Labs Unleashes Oracle Power and Community Perks!

April has been a great month for PIVX Labs, marked by significant strides in enhancing community engagement and introducing robust platforms to the crypto...
Maria Irene

Crypto Advocate John Deaton Outpaces Senator Warren in Fundraising Battle

John Deaton, a prominent pro-crypto lawyer, has made waves by surpassing Senator Elizabeth Warren in fundraising for his Senate bid during the first quarter...
Maria Irene

Tokenizing Assets on Public Blockchains: The TradFi Shift

Former Grayscale executive, Celisa Morin, sheds light on the growing interest among traditional financial institutions (TradFi) in tokenizing assets on public blockchains. In a...
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Coinbase Courts Controversy: A Legal Appeal Shakes the Foundation of Crypto...

Coinbase, a titan in the world of cryptocurrency exchanges, has thrust itself into the legal spotlight by filing an interlocutory appeal that could set...