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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Debt Days: US Deficit Surges to $2.1 Trillion

The United States is facing a fiscal challenge that is difficult to ignore. Over the first 11 months of FY 2024, the federal deficit...
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UAE’s New VAT Rules Unveiled

In a positive development for businesses dealing with virtual assets, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced changes to its VAT regulations, which will...
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Serverless Dreams: Motoko vs AWS

When it comes to building applications, the traditional route often involves leaning on centralized infrastructure like Amazon Web Services (AWS). It’s a proven model,...
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Engineering Student’s Satellite Dreams Soar with Award Recognition

Preetham Akula, an aerospace engineering student with a passion for space and entrepreneurship, has captured the spotlight at the Victorian International Education Awards 2024,...
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California’s Housing Supply Surge: A Glimmer of Hope or a False...

California’s housing market has just experienced a significant milestone, with the number of active listings hitting its highest level in five years. As of...
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Coinbase Waves Goodbye to USDT in the EU: MiCA Shakes Up...

Coinbase has announced it will delist USDT and other non-compliant stablecoins in the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of 2024. The decision,...