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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Santa Monica Embraces Bitcoin with Pioneering Office, Focus on Education

Santa Monica City Council has made history by unanimously approving the creation of the nation’s first Bitcoin Office during its July 9 meeting. Spearheaded...
Maria Irene

Ether ETF Greenlit: Trading Set to Begin Amid Market Optimism

Prospective issuers of a spot Ether (ETH) exchange-traded fund (ETF) received confirmation from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday that their funds...
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India-Oxford Malaria Vaccine Launches in Africa, Promising Hope and Health

The Serum Institute of India and the University of Oxford have initiated the rollout of a new high-efficacy malaria vaccine, named R21/Matrix-M, in Cote...
Maria Irene

Coinbase Refines Legal Strategy, Targets SEC Chair’s Recent Communications

Coinbase, the prominent cryptocurrency exchange embroiled in a legal tussle with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has made a strategic shift in...
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CKBTC Hits New High: What This Means for Bitcoin

In an exciting development for the ICP world, ckBTC has reached a new all-time high (ATH) with a supply of 281. This achievement is...
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Avalanche’s Comeback: Bullish Signs Ahead

Avalanche (AVAX) has shown a positive shift after enduring a tough month marked by significant declines. The token, which has been consolidating within a...