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...
Bitcoin
Maria Irene

Cashing in on Crypto: The Quiet Goldmine of Bitcoin ATMs

The idea of a Bitcoin ATM might conjure images of a simple kiosk quietly facilitating crypto purchases in a corner shop, but a deeper...
Maria Irene

From Store of Value to DeFi Dynamo: Cardano’s Bold Bet on...

Bitcoin, the stalwart of the cryptocurrency world, is poised to take on a radically new identity. Thanks to the ambitious efforts of Cardano and...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s New Chapter: Portal and Bitfinity Forge a Custodyless DeFi Future

Portal to Bitcoin and Bitfinity have unveiled a partnership that promises to redefine Bitcoin’s role in the decentralised finance landscape. These two platforms, each...
Maria Irene

ICP Updates: DFINITY Joins AI Push, Bitcoin Hits Milestone, and Ecosystem...

The Internet Computer ecosystem continues to thrive with a wave of updates, partnerships, and developments. The DFINITY Foundation’s decision to join ETH Zurich’s AI...
Maria Irene

Plug Wallet Gets a Boost with New Support Hub

Plug Wallet, already leading the Internet Computer ecosystem in user adoption, has taken a significant step to enhance its user experience with the launch...
Maria Irene

Sui-SOL Split Sparks Fresh Crypto Buzz

Crypto enthusiasts have a new topic stirring discussions, as investors mull over the potential of Sui and Solana (SOL) to shape the next phase...