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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Cleaning House: Crypto’s Money Laundering Dip Signals a Cleaner Future

As the sun sets on another bustling year in the cryptocurrency sector, a surprising trend emerges from the shadows, not with a bang, but...
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Moonbirds NFT Collection Experiences Sharp Rise in Prices and Trading Volume

Prices and trading volume for the Ethereum-based NFT collection Moonbirds saw a significant surge on Friday afternoon, coinciding with the announcement of Yuga Labs'...
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The Satoshi Saga Unfolds: Ninja Moves and Computer Rooms

The courtroom drama enveloping Craig Wright, who has boldly claimed the mantle of Satoshi Nakamoto, Bitcoin's enigmatic creator, took a turn into the almost...
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Revolut’s Exclusive Exchange: A New Chapter in Crypto Trading

Revolut's recent unveiling of an invite-only crypto exchange represents a significant stride in the financial technology sector's ongoing evolution. The platform, designed with advanced...
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Surging Ether: Lido’s Leap Toward a 10 Million Staked ETH Milestone

As we navigate through the evolving landscape of digital finance, Ethereum's staking mechanism emerges as a beacon of innovation, drawing an ever-growing community of...
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Rainforest Revolution: ClimateForce and NTT Group’s ‘Smart’ Collaboration

In a collaboration, Australian charity ClimateForce and global technology leader NTT Group are pioneering a transformative project: the creation of a 'smart rainforest' nestled...