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

Elon Musk’s X Game-Changer: Free Premium Features Spark Controversy

Elon Musk made waves on March 28 with his announcement that influential accounts on X would no longer have to pay for certain premium...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Fever: ARK 21Shares’ ETF Breaks Records Amidst Market Volatility

The cryptocurrency market witnessed a whirlwind of activity as ARK 21Shares' spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) experienced an unprecedented surge, capturing a staggering $201.8...
Maria Irene

Tech Meets Test: Crypto’s Crucial Courtroom Conundrums

This week, our world found itself at a crossroad, navigating through legal mazes, technological hiccups, and market volatility. This narrative weaves through the recent...
Maria Irene

Coinbase in Court: A Legal Joust with the SEC Unfolds

The recent court ruling against Coinbase's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) marks a pivotal moment...
Maria Irene

AI Giants Synthesize: A $7.5 Billion Blockchain Behemoth Emerges

The landscape of the artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain industries stands on the brink of a transformative consolidation. SingularityNet, Fetch.ai, and Ocean Protocol, three...
Maria Irene

NEAR Protocol Unlocks Multichain Access with Chain Signatures

The NEAR Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the layer-1 NEAR Protocol, has made a significant announcement regarding the protocol's capabilities. NEAR now supports chain...