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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Caffeine lets users buy custom domains directly inside Studio

Caffeine is adding a simpler way for users to give AI-built apps and websites their own domain names, allowing them to search for and...

Liquidium launches Ethereum NFT lending across 50 collections

Liquidium has launched Liquidium.WTF on Ethereum, expanding its NFT lending platform to allow users to borrow ETH against NFTs from 50 collections or lend...

OISY adds Robinhood Chain support in v2.6.0

OISY has added support for Robinhood Chain in its v2.6.0 release, allowing users to access Robinhood Chain assets alongside other supported cryptocurrencies from the...

OGY holders have one week left to migrate legacy tokens

ORIGYN is reminding holders of its legacy OGY token that the deadline to migrate to the new SNS ledger is 15 October 2026, leaving...
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Crypto’s Gender Pay Gap Flips: Women Earning More Than Men

In an intriguing twist, a recent survey reveals that women working in the cryptocurrency sector are earning significantly more than their male counterparts, marking...
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Bitcoin’s Network Difficulty Set for a Jolt: Largest Hike in Nearly...

Bitcoin's mining landscape is about to experience a significant shift. On July 31, at precisely 8 A.M., the network difficulty will see its most...
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Solana’s PYUSD Stablecoin Takes Flight: A $240 Million Milestone

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with the impressive rise of the Solana-based PYUSD stablecoin. Launched in May, this digital asset has rapidly accumulated nearly...
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Crypto’s Big Bet: Fairshake Tops Super PAC Charts with $200 Million

A new player has emerged on the political fundraising scene, and it's powered by cryptocurrency. Fairshake, a Super PAC backed by the crypto industry,...
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Americans’ Savings Slip to Historic Lows: A Post-Pandemic Reckoning

Recent figures reveal that Americans are saving less than ever, with the personal saving rate falling from 3.5% in May to 3.4% in June—its...
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Sky’s the Limit: Flying Cars Touch Down in Minnesota

The dream of soaring through the skies in your own vehicle is inching closer to reality with new legislation taking effect in Minnesota. Known...