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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Canister Lab

OISY adds XRP to its multichain wallet

OISY has expanded its supported assets with the addition of XRP, giving users access to the cryptocurrency through the wallet’s latest 2.6.0 release. XRP is...

MENESE SNS launches as CLOAK builds out its privacy ecosystem

The MENESE SNS has gone live, giving the community a new way to support the development of privacy-focused infrastructure around CLOAK. MENESE is working on...

ICP turns compute into a tradable digital asset

The Internet Computer (ICP) is positioning compute as an economic asset that can be bought, held, transferred and priced through its native Cycles system. Cycles...

ORIGYN expands blockchain tools for businesses, digital products and AI agents

ORIGYN used the third quarter of 2026 to expand its blockchain infrastructure for businesses, manufacturers and developers, while preparing for a new application focused...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

How Liang Wenfeng’s DeepSeek Is Challenging US AI Giants: The Rapid...

In a matter of months, a relatively unknown Chinese AI startup has begun to challenge the status quo, raising doubts about the future of...
Maria Irene

How DeepSeek’s Launch Will Shape and Enhance Caffeine’s Capabilities Even Before...

The blockchain and decentralized application (dApp) development space is evolving at a rapid pace, with new technologies and platforms emerging to address the limitations...
Maria Irene

Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder Suffers Hand Mutilation in Cryptocurrency Ransom Case

David Balland, a co-founder of the French cryptocurrency firm Ledger, endured a harrowing ordeal after being kidnapped alongside his wife in central France. The...
Maria Irene

Appic Launches Cross-Chain EVM Bridge and Twin Token Creator, Boosting ICP...

Appic DAO has introduced two innovative features designed to enhance blockchain interoperability and streamline token deployment, with a strong focus on integrating the Internet...
Maria Irene

Liquidity, Gold and the Looming Debt Wall: Michael Howell’s Market Outlook

In a recent interview with Adam Taggart on Thoughtful Money, Michael Howell, founder and CEO of Crossborder Capital, shared his insights on global liquidity,...
Maria Irene

Rate Hike Signals Change in Japan’s Economic Playbook

The Bank of Japan has nudged its key interest rate up by 0.25 percentage points to 0.5%, marking its highest level since 2008. While...