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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76% of Asian Wealth Holders Embrace Digital Assets as Optimism Grows...

A recent report from Aspen Digital reveals a significant shift in the private wealth sector in Asia, with 76% of wealth holders having ventured...
Maria Irene

Italy Boosts Bitcoin Tax to 42% Amid Growing Adoption

Italy is set to raise its capital gains tax on bitcoin from 26% to 42% as part of a strategy to fund election commitments...
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Musk’s Mega Boost for Trump: A $75 Million Donation

Elon Musk, the billionaire entrepreneur known for his role as CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has made headlines by donating nearly $75 million to...
Maria Irene

Ether’s Next Leap: The Quest for 100k Transactions Per Second

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has unveiled ambitious goals for the blockchain's future in a recent blog post detailing the next phase of...
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One Month of BURN: A Bonfire Worth Watching

It’s been a month since BURN ignited the mining scene on ICP, and already, the results are beginning to show. With over $1M in...
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Hurricane Helene’s Wake-Up Call: Why Cash Remains King in a Digital...

The digital age has revolutionized the way we manage money, from contactless payments and cryptocurrencies to mobile apps like Venmo and Cash App. However,...