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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ICPSwap announces 92-day PUFFIN staking pool with 70 million tokens in rewards

ICPSwap has announced that staking is live for PUFFIN, with a 92-day rewards pool offering 70 million PUFFIN tokens to participants. The staking announcement was...

Liquidium returns with Ethereum lending offers for Mutant Ape NFTs

Liquidium has returned with a new set of Ethereum lending offers, including a 14-day loan option for holders of Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC)...

DFINITY applies for .icp domain in ICANN’s 2026 programme

DFINITY has applied for the .icp top-level domain through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), opening the possibility of a new...

SpaceX could challenge established telecom and internet providers

SpaceX could increase competitive pressure on established telecommunications and internet providers as satellite connectivity develops, raising questions about how traditional operators will respond to...
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Maria Irene

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....
Maria Irene

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...
Maria Irene

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...
Maria Irene

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...
Maria Irene

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...
Maria Irene

Virtual Reality Revolution: A Fresh Take on Dementia Care

Dementia Australia is showcasing an exciting innovation at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre on 5 June. The organisation is launching D-Esc, a cutting-edge...