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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Starlink’s Next Move: Boosting Global Connectivity with Gen2 Upgrade

SpaceX has set its sights on further enhancing the capabilities of its Starlink satellite network, making a formal request to the Federal Communications Commission...
Maria Irene

Auto Loan Crunch: Debt Piles Up, Defaults Soar

The financial landscape surrounding auto loans in the United States is witnessing a shift that echoes some of the worst periods in recent history....
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Dirham-Backed Crypto Makes Its Move: UAE Approves AED Stablecoin

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has taken a significant step forward in shaping the future of digital finance within the...
Maria Irene

US Retirees Get a Modest Bump: Social Security Checks to See...

US retirees are set to receive a modest 2.5% raise in their Social Security checks starting in 2025, the smallest increase seen since 2021....
Maria Irene

MicroStrategy’s Bold Leap: From Data to Bitcoin Banking

MicroStrategy, a name that has become synonymous with Bitcoin holdings, is making headlines once again, this time with a plan that could redefine its...
Maria Irene

Litecoin’s Big 13: Celebrating Transactions and Staying Power

As Litecoin marks its 13th birthday, the network has reason to celebrate. In 2024 alone, it has facilitated over 77 million transactions, solidifying its...