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

Wrapped Litecoin Makes a Grand DeFi Entrance for LTC Users

Coinut, a prominent name in digital asset exchanges, has unveiled Wrapped Litecoin ($WLTC), an ERC-20 token that cleverly connects Litecoin to the Ethereum universe....
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise: Surpassing Silver and Securing its Eighth-Largest Asset Spot

Bitcoin’s journey has taken another remarkable turn, surpassing silver in market capitalisation to secure its position as the eighth-largest asset in the world. With...
Maria Irene

Global Order on the Brink: Peter Zeihan on the End of...

The conversation between Raul Pal and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan explores the unfolding challenges in both geopolitics and global economics, particularly around the concepts...
Maria Irene

Earth Finance Takes Off on Bitfinity Testnet with Rewards Up for...

Earth Finance has officially launched on the Bitfinity testnet, bringing fresh energy to the ecosystem. As mainnet draws closer, the platform encourages builders and...
Maria Irene

Orlando’s Housing Surge: Too Much, Too Fast?

Orlando, Florida, is seeing a sharp and unexpected shift in its housing market. Inventory has spiked an astonishing 57% compared to the same time...
Maria Irene

S&P 500’s Sky-High Streak: Hope or History Repeating?

The S&P 500 has delivered a stunning performance in 2024, with a jaw-dropping 50 record closes and counting. There are still weeks left in...