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

Bitcoin Booms, BlackRock Battles, and UAE Unveils Digital Dirham

The cryptocurrency landscape is once again brimming with excitement as Bitcoin breaks the $70,000 barrier, setting a new precedent in the market's valuation. This...
Maria Irene

London’s Leap: Exchange to Launch Crypto ETNs for Pros

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced an ambitious move to integrate cryptocurrencies into its traditional trading environment. Scheduled for May 28, the introduction...
Maria Irene

ParaSwap Returns Crypto After Addressing Vulnerability

Decentralized finance aggregator ParaSwap has swiftly responded to a critical vulnerability in its newly launched Augustus v6 smart contract, marking a proactive approach to...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Battle: BlackRock’s ETF Nears Overtaking Grayscale’s BTC Holdings

The world of cryptocurrency is witnessing an intriguing battle as BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF inches closer to overtaking Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in terms...
Maria Irene

ckBTC: Bitcoin’s Bridge or a Technological Mirage?

As the cryptocurrency world turns its gaze towards the evolving landscape of Bitcoin derivatives, ckBTC emerges as a topic of heated debate. Central to...
Maria Irene

Core Crack: Unpatchable Flaw in Apple’s M-Series Chips Unveils Data Risk

The digital fortress that is Apple's M-series chips, long celebrated for its robust security and performance, now faces a daunting challenge. Recent academic research...