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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Bitcoin’s MetaMakeover

The cryptocurrency world witnessed an array of dynamic shifts over the past 12 hours, marking a notable period of development, innovation, and regulatory action....
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Diamonds on the Blockchain: A New Era for Digital Payments

Diamond Standard Co. has unveiled an innovative blockchain payments system that uses diamonds as collateral, aiming to create a more secure and stable option...
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Ethereum’s MEV Dilemma: Vitalik Buterin’s Blueprint for Fairness

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum's co-founder, has put forward several solutions to address the pressing issue of Miner Extractable Value (MEV) on the Ethereum network. MEV...
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Trump’s Campaign Embraces Bitcoin: Political Donations Go Crypto

Former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is now accepting cryptocurrency donations, a move that underscores the growing intersection between digital currencies and mainstream...
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Virtual Luxuries: Wilder World Teams Up with Samsung and Mercedes-Benz Rolls...

Wilder World has taken a significant leap forward in making its immersive metaverse experience more accessible by partnering with Samsung. This collaboration aims to...
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Fashion Fiasco: Dolce & Gabbana’s NFT Drama Sparks Legal Battle

Dolce & Gabbana, the renowned Italian fashion house, finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute over its foray into the digital world of NFTs....