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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Metaplanet Boosts Bitcoin Holdings Amid Economic Uncertainty

Metaplanet, a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange and frequently compared to MicroStrategy, has made headlines again with its latest Bitcoin acquisition. The...
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Bitcoin ATMs: Disappearing Fast or Just a Temporary Dip?

The world of Bitcoin ATMs is shrinking rapidly, with 334 machines disappearing from the global network in less than 40 days. This decline coincides...
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Deakin Unveils GIFT Campus: A New Era for Indian Students

Deakin University has opened its doors to a new chapter in India, welcoming its inaugural group of students at the GIFT City Campus in...
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Crypto’s Rollercoaster Ride: From Double-Digit Losses to Web3 Boom

Despite a challenging month for cryptocurrencies, marked by significant double-digit losses for major projects, the blockchain sector still holds promise for investors. The year...
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TeraWulf’s Take on Mergers: More Than Just Empire Building

Bitcoin mining firm TeraWulf has made it clear that while they’re open to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) to boost profit margins, they won’t be...
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China’s Brain Chip Ambitions: A New Contender in the BCI Race

China is making bold moves in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) with the formation of a dedicated committee aimed at steering the nation’s...