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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Yen’s Wobbly Ride: Is More Intervention Inevitable?

The Japanese Yen is feeling the heat, dipping to 155 against the US Dollar—its weakest showing since July. The situation has been tense, with...
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RFK Jr Bets Big on Bitcoin, Calls It the “Currency of...

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has sparked discussions once again with his bold endorsements of Bitcoin, claiming he has committed a large portion of his...
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Polish Candidate’s Bitcoin Reserve Proposal Could Shake Up Economy

Polish presidential candidate Sławomir Mentzen has made headlines with his bold proposal to establish a Bitcoin reserve for Poland if he is elected. Currently,...
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MicroStrategy’s Financial Reserves Surpass Nike and Other Corporate Giants

MicroStrategy, a company best known for its enterprise software solutions, has surprised the corporate world with an unconventional financial strategy. By amassing $26 billion...
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ICP Community Expands Globally with Exciting Events and Partnerships

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) community is experiencing an unparalleled period of growth, as it expands its reach across the globe. With over 34...
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Mine Games Get Real: BoBits Takes Mining to Battle Mode

Bob.fun isn't just creating buzz with typical digital mining; it's transformed competition into a strategic battlefield. The new mining toolkit, BoBits, promises to change...