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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Sun and Trump’s Crypto Alliance: $30M Bet on World Liberty Financial

Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron blockchain, has taken centre stage in Donald Trump’s crypto project, World Liberty Financial (WLFI), with a substantial...
Maria Irene

DFinance Turns Up the Heat on ICP

DFinance has thrown its hat in the decentralised finance ring with a distinctive twist that could make waves for Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). At...
Maria Irene

ICP Joins National DigiFoundry: Driving Blockchain Innovation for 2025

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has been integrated into the National DigiFoundry (NDF), marking a significant moment in blockchain innovation. As part of the...
Maria Irene

UniSat Indexer Updates: Enhancing Efficiency on Fractal

UniSat is set to release updates to its Indexer on Fractal next week, aiming to refine how BRC20 inscriptions are managed. This initiative targets...
Maria Irene

ICPCoins DEX: A New Era for Decentralised Trading on ICP

The upcoming ICPCoins DEX promises to redefine decentralised trading within the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) ecosystem. Boasting features like concentrated liquidity and auto-pathfinding, this...
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Easier Than Ever: US Financial Conditions Defy Inflation Warnings

US financial conditions have reached levels of ease not seen in nearly a quarter-century, an intriguing shift as markets brace for potential moves from...