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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Ethena Labs’ USDe Synthetics Bolstering with Bitcoin as Collateral

Ethena Labs, the innovative minds behind the USDe synthetic dollar-pegged product, are taking a giant leap forward by integrating Bitcoin (BTC) as collateral. This...
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Ripple Rides the Wave: Unveiling a Dollar Dynamo to Rival Stablecoin...

Ripple's foray into the stablecoin space with the launch of its US dollar stablecoin marks a significant move, positioning the company to directly compete...
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Navigating the New Norm: Europe’s DeFi Sector Braces for MiCA Licensing...

As the Defi landscape continues to evolve, the European Commission's latest considerations are stirring discussions across the ecosystem. With a keen eye on the...
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MELD’s Revolutionary ISPO Model: Redefining Crypto Fundraising

The recent surge in Initial Stake Pool Offerings (ISPOs) has taken the cryptocurrency community by storm, with @onMELD leading the charge under the guidance...
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Bitcoin Miners Rally Amidst Price Surge, Ignite Record Hash Rate

Bitcoin miners have found a second wind as the cryptocurrency's value soared to unprecedented heights in the first quarter of this year. This surge...
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Lightning Strikes Coinbase: A Charge Towards Swift Crypto Transactions

Coinbase's recent announcement to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network, using Lightspark, represents a significant leap forward in the world of cryptocurrency transactions. This integration...