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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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...
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Maria Irene

WLFI Expands Crypto Portfolio with $47M Bitcoin and Ethereum Purchases

As Donald Trump took office as the 47th President of the United States, World Liberty Financial (WLF), a decentralized finance platform closely affiliated with...
Maria Irene

Trump’s Swift Orders Spark Nationwide Debate

Donald Trump’s signature style of governance has returned to the forefront with a cascade of executive orders issued during his first days back in...
Maria Irene

Trump’s memecoin launch causes chaos for solana and coinbase users

Coinbase users were left frustrated as Solana transactions faced significant delays, with some reporting hours-long waits amid a surge in activity following the launch...
Maria Irene

World Liberty Financial Fuels Trump Family Crypto Ambitions with TRUMP Token...

World Liberty Financial, the ambitious decentralised finance (DeFi) platform backed by President-elect Donald Trump, has ignited fresh speculation about the future of Trump family-backed...
Maria Irene

Trump’s Coin Makes a Stunning Comeback, Thanks to Robinhood’s Big Move

Donald Trump’s meme coin, $TRUMP, has defied the odds and surged back above $64, making a jaw-dropping recovery after its earlier slump following the...
Maria Irene

ALICE’s SNS Countdown: What Happens After Tomorrow?

As the countdown to the end of the SNS (Service Nervous System) draws to a close tomorrow, all eyes are on ALICE. The project...