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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KuCoin Embraces Compliance: Completes Registration with India’s FIU, Introduces 1 Percent...

India's crypto landscape is witnessing a regulatory shift as KuCoin, a leading international crypto exchange, announces its compliance with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)....
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Halving: A New Normal for Price Dynamics?

The anticipation surrounding Bitcoin's halving event has traditionally been accompanied by fervent speculation about its impact on the cryptocurrency's price. However, according to a...
Maria Irene

Solana’s New Vote Credit Mechanism to Revolutionize Blockchain Transactions

Solana, a leading blockchain platform, is set to revolutionize transaction speeds with a groundbreaking proposal voted in by its validators. The proposal, aimed at...
Maria Irene

Double or Nothing: Defiance ETFs Bets Big on Ethereum Futures

Defiance ETFs, an investment firm known for its bold moves, has taken a significant step into the world of cryptocurrency by filing for a...
Maria Irene

Dfinity’s $15 Million Bet: Accelerating the Web3 Revolution

Dfinity, a major contributor to the Internet Computer blockchain, has taken a significant leap forward with the launch of its Web3 accelerator platform on...
Maria Irene

Beware the Media: New Telegram Flaw Lets Hackers Hijack Your Messages

The digital landscape is once again under scrutiny as CertiK, a leading blockchain security platform, recently unveiled a significant vulnerability in the popular messaging...