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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Peter Brandt Declares Bitcoin Bottom, Warns of Choppy Waters Ahead

Veteran trader and analyst Peter Brandt has made a bold prediction, stating that he believes Bitcoin has hit its bottom, but warns crypto enthusiasts...
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Wirex and Transact Payments Forge a Game-Changing Alliance

Wirex, a global frontrunner in crypto payments, has announced a partnership with Transact Payments, a leading e-money institution known for its expertise in payment...
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The ETF Mirage: How A Spot of Social Media Buzz Gave...

When your stock ticker is lost in translation, it may not be an error; it could just be another day in the volatile world...
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Ledger Takes a Controversial Leap Into the Recovery Room, But Not...

Ledger, the hardware wallet giant, has waded into choppy waters with its new feature, Ledger Recover. This optional paid service aims to offer a...
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Galaxy Predicts a Bullish Future: Forecasts 74% Bitcoin Price Surge Post...

In a bold prediction, Galaxy Digital, a prominent crypto investment firm, anticipates a substantial 74.1% surge in Bitcoin's price within the first year following...
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Mixed Bag of Earnings: Microsoft and Block Thrive, Tesla and Meta...

In an earnings season replete with drama, the performance of Microsoft, Tesla, MicroStrategy, BITO ETF, and Block has captivated investors' attention. Microsoft remains the...