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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Biden Cheers Nigeria’s Crypto Cooperation as Global Ties Tighten

U.S. President Joe Biden has commended Nigeria’s commitment to tackling cryptocurrency-related financial crimes, applauding its recent efforts during a phone call with Nigerian President...
Maria Irene

Australia: Prices Down but Pressure’s On: Is a Rate Cut Coming?

Australia’s latest inflation data paints a cautiously optimistic picture, suggesting that consumer price pressures may be starting to ease. But as we look under...
Maria Irene

Bots Before Blokes? Elon Musk’s Vision of a Robot-Rich Future

Elon Musk sees a future where humanoid robots will surpass the human population by 2040, a bold forecast he shared at the Future Investment...
Maria Irene

Oil Markets Send Chilly Recession Warning as Prices Plunge

Despite a year marked by soaring stock markets and the Federal Reserve’s optimism over a “soft landing,” oil prices have continued their steep decline,...
Maria Irene

Musk for Office? Markets Say a Cabinet Position Could Be on...

Recent market activity suggests an intriguing scenario for 2025: Elon Musk, tech mogul and one of the world’s most recognised entrepreneurs, could soon be...
Maria Irene

Meta Plots Escape from Google’s Grip with AI-Powered Search

Meta’s latest venture into AI-powered search signals a strategic move to reduce its dependence on other tech giants, including Google and Microsoft. According to...