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

ICPTopup Unveils New Features to Streamline Cycle Management

ICPTopup has just released a significant update, introducing a suite of new features aimed at making cycle management easier for users, from large-scale miners...
Maria Irene

Justin Sun Sparks Debate: Coinbase’s Asset Listing Fees Under Fire

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, recently stirred up the cryptocurrency community with a tweet highlighting the contrasting experiences between Binance and Coinbase regarding...
Maria Irene

RBA Holds Steady: Inflation Forecasts Amid Energy Rebate Changes

The Reserve Bank has opted to maintain interest rates while forecasting that inflation will remain within its target range of 2-3 per cent until...
Maria Irene

Apple Intelligence Unveiled: 11 Smart Ways iOS 18.1 Transforms Your iPhone

Apple’s launch of iOS 18.1 has brought a wave of innovations, all consolidated under a new umbrella called Apple Intelligence. Designed to harness AI for...
Maria Irene

Priced Out of Playtime: How Soaring Childcare Costs Are Squeezing American...

Childcare costs in the US have surged to unprecedented levels, turning what was once a manageable expense into a significant financial burden for families....
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Texas Homes Now Outnumber Buyers as Listings Soar Sky-High

Texas’s housing landscape has taken a surprising turn as supply levels in some of its major cities have reached heights unseen since 2017. With...