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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Runes Sparks Fresh Waves on Bitcoin’s Shores

Excitement is growing within the Bitcoin community as the Runes protocol officially goes live on the Fractal Mainnet. Block 84,000 has now been mined,...
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Stablecoin on the Block: XSGD Takes Centre Stage

Excitement is brewing in the digital finance world with the recent listing of XSGD, a Singapore Dollar-pegged stablecoin, on Bitstamp. This marks a significant...
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How Rockdale Found a Second Wind

Rockdale, Texas, once known for its bustling aluminium processing plant, is undergoing a transformation that’s breathing new life into the small town. The shift...
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Juno Builds Without the Blockchain Baggage

Juno is quickly gaining traction as the go-to platform for developers, from seasoned experts to those new to the space. With the Service Nervous...
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BlackRock’s Crypto Dossier: Bitcoin as Gold’s Buddy, Ethereum as the Tech...

BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, is making waves in the cryptocurrency landscape with its latest insights on Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). At...
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Ethereum’s New Proposal: Speeding Up the Future, One Block at a...

The Ethereum network is on the brink of a significant transformation with the introduction of a new Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) that promises to...