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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OISY adds XRP to its multichain wallet

OISY has expanded its supported assets with the addition of XRP, giving users access to the cryptocurrency through the wallet’s latest 2.6.0 release. XRP is...

MENESE SNS launches as CLOAK builds out its privacy ecosystem

The MENESE SNS has gone live, giving the community a new way to support the development of privacy-focused infrastructure around CLOAK. MENESE is working on...

ICP turns compute into a tradable digital asset

The Internet Computer (ICP) is positioning compute as an economic asset that can be bought, held, transferred and priced through its native Cycles system. Cycles...

ORIGYN expands blockchain tools for businesses, digital products and AI agents

ORIGYN used the third quarter of 2026 to expand its blockchain infrastructure for businesses, manufacturers and developers, while preparing for a new application focused...
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Upgrading the $CLOUD Token: What You Need to Know

Cryptocurrency communities are always abuzz with activity, especially when it comes to token upgrades. This Wednesday, the $CLOUD token will undergo a significant upgrade...
Maria Irene

Dragginz DAO Sets Sails as Node Provider on Internet Computer

Dragginz DAO has officially been approved as a Node Provider on the Internet Computer (IC). This exciting milestone opens up a host of opportunities...
Maria Irene

Bears Keep Slipping as ICP Shorts Get Squeezed Again

Bears betting against Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) have taken another blow, with nearly $2.93 billion in leveraged short positions liquidated as the token surged...
Maria Irene

ICPEx Alpha Peeks Out With a Clean Swipe at DeFi

After months of quiet progress, the team behind ICPEx has surfaced with news that’s already stirring attention across decentralised finance. The alpha version of...
Maria Irene

AI Will Be a Million Times Smarter in Four Years”—But Who’s...

The AI revolution is not just coming fast—it’s already lapped us. That’s the consensus from Salim Ismail, Peter Diamandis and Dave Blundin, who returned...
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Base Lands on Oisy, Keeps It All On-Chain

Base has found a new home on Oisy, and it’s keeping things clean, quick, and entirely on-chain. The arrival means users can now manage,...