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

The Digital Forge: How DFINITY’s ICP.Lab is Crafting the Future of...

In a fast changing landscape of blockchain technology, DFINITY's Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has emerged as an innovation and collaboration hub. The recent shift...
Maria Irene

Crypto Caper: Poloniex’s $114M Puzzle and the Tricky Trail to Recovery

In an unforeseen twist in the digital currency domain, Poloniex, a renowned cryptocurrency exchange, has become the latest victim of a formidable cyber heist....
Maria Irene

Surge in Crypto Millionaire Wallets: A Year of Remarkable Growth

In a year marked by unprecedented shifts in the crypto landscape, the number of crypto wallet addresses holding more than $1 million in Bitcoin...
Maria Irene

CXTX Introduces no_code™ – A Revolutionary Digital Creation Platform

In a groundbreaking move, CXTX has unleashed no_code™, a pioneering Digital Creation Platform (DCP) fueled by artificial intelligence. This transformative platform empowers marketing teams...
Maria Irene

Navigating the Storm: A Roadmap to Overcome Global Permacrisis

In an era where the term 'crisis' seems almost understated, "Permacrisis: A Plan to Fix a Fractured World" emerges as a vital navigational tool....
Maria Irene

CME’s Leap Over Binance: A New Era in Bitcoin Futures

In a notable turn of events, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) has dethroned Binance to become the leading arena for Bitcoin futures in terms...