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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Canister Lab

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...
Real Estate
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Manhattan’s Price Plunge: Big Apple Real Estate Back to 2013

Manhattan’s real estate scene has been nothing short of iconic, with lofty values historically setting the tone for New York’s housing market. However, current...
Maria Irene

uBin: The Future of Personal Cloud Storage on ICP

uBin is ushering in a new era of personal cloud storage by leveraging the capabilities of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Designed for individuals...
Maria Irene

Economic Signals Go Red: The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index Takes...

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) has experienced a significant decline, falling 0.5% month-over-month to reach its lowest point in eight years. This...
Maria Irene

Microsoft Says No to Bitcoin: A Diversification Dilemma

Microsoft is making headlines as it advises its shareholders to reject a proposal that would explore the potential of Bitcoin as a diversification investment....
Maria Irene

Gold Fever: Bank of America Sees Bright Future for the Shiny...

Bank of America has thrown its weight behind gold, declaring it the ultimate safe-haven asset in the face of escalating U.S. debt. As fiscal...
Maria Irene

Silver Linings in a Cloudy Market

Recent conversations around the precious metals market have sparked lively discussions among investors, particularly regarding silver's potential to outshine gold. Industry experts are suggesting...