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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Hashdex, the Asset Manager, Takes the Crypto Leap with DEFI Bitcoin...

Hashdex, the asset management firm, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency space by officially entering the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market...
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UK Tech Taskforce Unlocks Tokenization Treasure for Industry Collaboration

The dawn of tokenization is upon us, as a pioneering technology working group, backed by the UK government, unveils a groundbreaking report that propels...
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XRP Community Hunts for 1000% ROI Gold Amid SEC Storm

The XRP community stands at a crossroads, seeking new investment opportunities that promise astronomical returns amidst the looming shadow of regulatory scrutiny. The pursuit...
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Bitcoin Accumulation Sparks Optimism Among Traders

Bitcoin's recent surge back to the $71,000 mark has left traders surprised and optimistic, following one of the largest accumulation days in years. Blockchain...
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Crypto Revival: Pixelmon’s Unique Journey from Flop to Phenomenon

Pixelmon, once infamous as the "worst NFT project ever," is making a remarkable comeback through fractionalized nonfungible tokens (NFTs). In a candid interview with...
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Housing Market Tightrope: Navigating the Shrinkage and Surge in Home Building

As the housing market continues to evolve, recent data sheds light on the trends that are shaping the industry. Nick Gerli, a real estate...