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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Mastercard Crypto Buys Back on Binance: Green Light or Temporary Truce?

Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has reintroduced the option for users to purchase cryptocurrencies using Mastercard. This move comes after a...
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Bybit’s Bold Move: Chinese Users Back in the Crypto Game

In a surprising turn of events, Bybit has quietly removed China from its list of restricted countries, effectively reopening its platform to Chinese users....
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Modi’s Mixed Mandate Stirs Indian Crypto and Stock Markets

In the wake of India's general elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s coalition has clinched a majority in parliament, albeit with a fractured mandate. This...
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Tokenized Eurobonds Take Root in Turkey

A pioneering collaboration between Misyon Bank and Avalanche has set the stage for Turkey's first bank-secured end-to-end tokenization platform. This initiative aims to revolutionize...
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OPPO’s AI Phones Set to Empower Millions

OPPO has announced a bold commitment to making artificial intelligence (AI) accessible to a broader audience by integrating generative AI across its entire smartphone...
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Coinbase Cuts Gas Fees, Smooths the Way for Crypto Newbies

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has launched a groundbreaking new smart wallet designed to enhance user experience by eliminating gas fees and simplifying the...