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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Nigeria Plans ‘Nigerium’ Blockchain to Boost Digital Economy and Data Sovereignty

Nigeria is making a bold move into the digital future with plans to create a blockchain system tailored to meet its local needs and...
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GOP Drafts Bold Crypto and AI Platform for Upcoming Election

The Republican Party has unveiled a draft party platform that outlines its stance on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI). This platform, passed on Monday,...
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Ethereum’s $2 Million ‘Attackathon’ Hackathon Set to Boost Blockchain Security

Ethereum is gearing up for its first-ever hackathon, dubbed the "Attackathon," with a reward pool of $2 million. This initiative aims to be the...
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Solana ETFs Await SEC Decision Amid Political Jitters

Spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on track for a final decision by mid-March next year. This follows the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)...
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BlackRock’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Soars to $500 Million Cap in Record...

BlackRock's USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, also known as BUIDL, has reached an impressive $500 million market cap, marking a significant milestone in the...
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Aus Building Costs on the Rise: Construction Industry Faces Tough Times

Construction costs in Australia are set to increase significantly over the next few years, with experts predicting a jump of more than 30 percent...