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

Trump’s Crypto Bet Sends Bakkt Soaring: Big Gains, Bigger Questions

Monday brought a whirlwind to the crypto world as Bakkt Holdings Inc (BKKT) saw its share price catapult over 162%. The surge came after...
Maria Irene

Retail Traders Stumble as S&P 500 Soars, Struggling to Keep Pace

The financial markets have seen one of the most remarkable rallies in recent history this year, yet retail traders have struggled to keep up....
Maria Irene

Currency Crunch: Emerging Markets Face New Economic Storm

Emerging markets are grappling with a fresh wave of currency depreciation, intensifying economic challenges and raising concerns about financial stability. The Indian rupee (INR),...
Maria Irene

Juno Jumps Ahead: Satellites Launch with Style and New Costs

The latest rollout from Juno for the Internet Computer brings a mix of updates that aim to balance new features and rising costs. This...
Maria Irene

Motoko Magic: Memes, Moti, and a Shot at the Sentinel

Motoko Digital Realm has been turning heads with its latest instalment, Episode 5, titled What's that? As part of a series that’s carved out a space...
Maria Irene

Navigating the Global Economy: Michael Every’s Insights on Inflation, Recession, and...

Michael Every, a seasoned strategist at Rabobank, offers a comprehensive view of the global economic landscape, touching on crucial topics like inflation, the risk...