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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The Fed’s So-Called Pivot: Why Markets Aren’t Convinced

The Federal Reserve just made a noteworthy move, cutting interest rates by 25 basis points—its second rate reduction since 2020. While you’d expect that...
Maria Irene

ELNA.ai’s Next Chapter: No More Whitelisting Woes

ELNA.ai is levelling up, and there’s plenty to talk about. The platform’s upcoming Version 1 promises to shake up the way creators interact with...
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Detroit’s Crypto Leap: Paying Taxes with Bitcoin, Coming Soon

Detroit is making a bold move that sets it apart from most American cities. By mid-2025, residents will be able to settle tax and...
Maria Irene

Trump’s Crypto Comeback: Firing Gensler and Fueling Bitcoin’s Rise

The Crypto community  has been in a frenzy since Donald Trump’s victory in the recent election, with the price of Bitcoin soaring to new...
Maria Irene

Crypto Stocks Surge as Trump Win Spurs Bull Market

Crypto stocks in the United States finished trading on a strong upswing, with several leading companies in the sector recording double-digit gains following a...
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Bitfinity Network Bridges Bitcoin to New Horizons with ICP Integration and...

Bitfinity Network is stepping up efforts to broaden the Bitcoin ecosystem, announcing two new developments that promise to bridge Bitcoin with the Internet Computer...