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...
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Bond Yields Surge, Real Estate Returns Lurch

The rising long-term bond yields are stirring significant challenges for real estate investors, as the 10-year US treasury surpasses the cap rate, or net...
Maria Irene

US Mortgage Demand Plummets to ’90s Levels as Rates Soar

US Mortgage demand is collapsing, and the figures paint a bleak picture for the US housing market. Applications for single-family home mortgages fell by...
Maria Irene

CZ Binance’s Tweet: A Reflection on Missed Crypto Opportunities

Changpeng Zhao, better known as CZ, the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, recently sparked a conversation on social media with a thought-provoking tweet....
Maria Irene

Homebuyer Demand Nosedives to Historic Lows

The housing market has taken a steep downturn, with homebuyer demand plummeting to its lowest level in three decades. Mortgage applications to purchase homes...
Maria Irene

Ethereum’s Dilemma: Why ICP Could Be Its Unexpected Lifeline

Ethereum, once hailed as the flagship of decentralised finance and smart contracts, is facing a rough patch. With its prices on a downward trajectory,...
Maria Irene

ClassPlus: Smoothing the Code for ICP Developers

ClassPlus is a powerful tool for developers working on the Internet Computer (ICP), designed to streamline the coding process by reducing boilerplate, safeguarding data...