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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Caffeine lets users buy custom domains directly inside Studio

Caffeine is adding a simpler way for users to give AI-built apps and websites their own domain names, allowing them to search for and...

Liquidium launches Ethereum NFT lending across 50 collections

Liquidium has launched Liquidium.WTF on Ethereum, expanding its NFT lending platform to allow users to borrow ETH against NFTs from 50 collections or lend...

OISY adds Robinhood Chain support in v2.6.0

OISY has added support for Robinhood Chain in its v2.6.0 release, allowing users to access Robinhood Chain assets alongside other supported cryptocurrencies from the...

OGY holders have one week left to migrate legacy tokens

ORIGYN is reminding holders of its legacy OGY token that the deadline to migrate to the new SNS ledger is 15 October 2026, leaving...
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Bitcoin ETF Options: The Next Big Play for Investors

Bitcoin ETFs have already made waves in the financial world, but the introduction of options on these ETFs is set to offer an even...
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Don Jr. Distances Himself from Memecoin Hype, Eyes Bigger Crypto Ambitions

Donald Trump Jr. is making headlines in the crypto world, but not for jumping on the memecoin bandwagon. During a recent livestreamed Q&A session...
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Big Bucks, Big Bets: India’s VC Scene Hits New Highs

India’s venture capital (VC) scene is making headlines with a 45.3% surge in funding value during the first half of 2024, despite a slight...
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Hong Kong’s Tech Gems Shine Bright in Bangkok

Hong Kong's Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) made a strong debut at the Techsauce Global Summit 2024 in Bangkok, marking a significant stride...
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Brazil Breaks New Ground with Solana Spot ETF

Brazil is making waves in the financial world with the approval of the first Solana spot ETF, a landmark decision that sets a new...
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XRP Soars 26% as Ripple Nears End of Three-Year SEC Battle

The price of XRP skyrocketed by 26% following a significant ruling by a New York federal judge, bringing a three-year securities lawsuit against Ripple...