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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Maria Irene

Ethereum Takes a Breathtaking Turn to Inflation

For the first time since the historic transition known as the Merge, Ethereum has entered an inflationary phase, a development that could have profound...
Maria Irene

Scammer Turns Negotiator: $68 Million Crypto Heist Takes Unexpected Turn

A surprising development unfolded recently that could be straight out of a thriller novel. The protagonist isn't a seasoned detective or a slick financial...
Maria Irene

Swisstech Pitch Night meets ASEAN Tech Crossroads: A Fusion of Innovation...

On the bustling streets of Tokyo, where innovation meets tradition, a unique convergence is set to unfold on May 14, 2024. Swissnex in Japan's...
Maria Irene

KfW Sets Sail with Digital Bonds: Navigating Blockchain Waters

The German state-owned bank Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) has taken a bold step into the digital space  by announcing its intention to issue its...
Maria Irene

Michelle Obama’s Quiet Climb: Crypto Traders Bet Big on a Surprise...

Crypto traders are spinning the political roulette wheel, placing their bets not just on traditional candidates, but also on unexpected contenders. One name that's...
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ATO’s Big Data Dive: 1.2 Million Crypto Users Under the Tax...

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has launched an ambitious initiative to gather data from around 1.2 million cryptocurrency exchange users, aiming to tighten compliance...