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

ETHless Swaps: MetaMask’s Gas Station Keeps Crypto Moving

Web3 enthusiasts often hit a snag that’s as frustrating as it is familiar: insufficient gas. When a wallet doesn’t have enough ETH to cover...
Maria Irene

BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF Options: A Game-Changer for Crypto Markets

This week marked a major milestone in the cryptocurrency world with the debut of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) options on Nasdaq. The...
Maria Irene

Bitwise Joins ETF Race for Spot Solana, Competing with VanEck and...

In a move that signals growing institutional interest in Solana, Bitwise Investments has filed for a Spot Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with the U.S....
Maria Irene

Justin Sun’s Banana Purchase: A Bold Move That’s Stirring Art, Memes,...

In an unexpected yet highly talked-about move, Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron blockchain and a well-known figure in the crypto world, has...
Maria Irene

Coinbase Wallet Expands USDC Rewards Programme Globally

Coinbase Wallet users can now benefit from a 4.7% annual percentage yield (APY) on their USDC holdings, marking an expansion of the platform’s rewards...
Maria Irene

Periodic Confirmation for ICP Governance: A Step Towards Active Decentralisation

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is taking a pivotal step toward improving governance and encouraging active participation among its users. Introducing periodic confirmation for...