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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Legal Ledger: Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum’s Status

The cryptocurrency world is closely watching a new development as Consensys, a major blockchain technology company, has initiated a legal challenge against the U.S....
Maria Irene

Stripe’s Swing: USDC Steers Return to Crypto Payments

Stripe's recent announcement marks a significant shift in the landscape of digital payments. The tech giant has reintroduced cryptocurrency transactions, initially supporting USDC, a...
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DOGGOMOON: A Puppy-Powered Runes Token Takes Flight

DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON (aka DOG), a Bitcoin meme coin etched via the new Runes protocol, was airdropped to holders of the Runestone Ordinals project on Wednesday,...
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Introducing ckUSDC Sepolia: Advancing Token Testing on Sepolia

The unveiling of ckUSDC Sepolia, a digital twin of USDC Sepolia on ICP, marks a significant stride in the world of stables testing. This...
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Binance Bids Adieu to Bitcoin NFTs: A Strategic Shift or a...

Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges globally, has made a surprising move by announcing its decision to end support for Bitcoin NFTs, despite...
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Paris Lights Up: Blockchain Week Set to Spark Innovation and Collaboration

Paris Blockchain Week 2024 is poised to be more than just another conference; it's shaping up as a beacon for innovators, entrepreneurs, and thought...