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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Trump’s Crypto Push Could Nudge China into Action, Says HashKey CEO

The global cryptocurrency landscape could be in for a shake-up if the United States, under the Trump administration, adopts a pro-crypto stance. Xiao Feng,...
Maria Irene

Stellar Storage Surge Sparks ICP’s Big Leap

Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) has taken another ambitious step forward, reshaping how data-heavy applications can function on a blockchain. As the era of data-intense...
Maria Irene

Musk and Ramaswamy Team Up for Trump’s Government Efficiency Mission

President-elect Donald Trump has announced plans for a new initiative that could bring sweeping changes to the workings of federal agencies. The upcoming “Department...
Maria Irene

Coinbase Unveils Its Own S&P 500 for Crypto – Introducing the...

Coinbase, the largest crypto exchange in the United States, is making news with the launch of its Coinbase 50 Index, also known as Coin50....
Maria Irene

Rents Drop North of Austin: Are Wall Street Landlords Facing a...

Rental prices north of Austin have taken a notable dip, dropping from $2,419 a month in September 2022 to $1,969 by November 2024. This...
Maria Irene

Ord 0.21.3 Brings a Touch of Expressivity and Fresh Functional Tools

The latest update of Ord, version 0.21.3, introduces a series of features that look set to please its active user base. Central to this...