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

Coinbase Spices Up: Eyes on Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash Futures

Coinbase, a leading name in the crypto exchange market, is charting a new course that could potentially reshape the landscape of cryptocurrency trading. The...
Maria Irene

Lido’s Leaping Milestone: Close to 10 Million Ethereum Staked

The digital finance world is on the edge of its virtual seat as Lido DAO, a leading liquid staking protocol, approaches a remarkable milestone....
Maria Irene

FTX’s Anthropic Sale Excludes Saudi Investors Amid National Security Concerns

The landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) startups and cryptocurrency exchanges is often intertwined with complex geopolitical dynamics. A recent example of this is the...
Maria Irene

Redditor’s Bold Strategy: Selling High During Bitcoin’s Greed Frenzy

Redditor "skogsraw" has turned heads in the cryptocurrency community with an unconventional investment strategy for Bitcoin (BTC). While many investors adhere to the "HODL"...
Maria Irene

SEC’s Ethereum Probe: A Strategic Move or Regulatory Challenge?

The recent news of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) launching a probe into Ethereum and the Ethereum Foundation has sparked discussions and speculations...
Maria Irene

Bitoshi Ushers Bitmap into New Era with Innovative Content Library and...

The Bitcoin landscape continues its rapid evolution, and Bitoshi is at the forefront with its latest unveiling. As the leaves turn and a new...