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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Bitcoin Hedged ETFs Signal Bold Step into Mainstream Finance

ProShares has unveiled its latest move into the exchange-traded fund market, proposing a trio of ETFs that could blend traditional asset exposure with the...
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When Will Home Prices Catch a Break?

Housing affordability in the United States has reached challenging heights, with echoes of previous decades when the market faced similarly steep conditions. To find...
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ICP: Powering the Future of Decentralized Energy Management

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is stepping up to reshape the future of energy management, offering an innovative solution to the global push for...
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BOB’s Journey to Becoming ICP’s Store of Value

The proposal to transform BOB into a Store of Value (SOV) for the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has sparked a range of responses, with...
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Strive’s Bold Move: Bitcoin Bonds on the Horizon

Strive Asset Management, founded by Vivek Ramaswamy, has taken a significant step in the financial world by seeking approval from U.S. regulators to launch...
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India’s Crypto Surge: Young, Meme-Crazy, and Late-Night Traders

In 2024, India’s relationship with cryptocurrency has undergone a remarkable transformation. As one of the world’s fastest-growing digital asset markets, the country is home...