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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US Information sector employment falls to lowest level since 2020

Employment in the US Information sector fell by another 10,000 jobs in September, taking the total to 2.739 million, according to the latest data...

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...
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Trump’s Campaign Embraces Bitcoin: Political Donations Go Crypto

Former President Donald Trump's 2024 presidential campaign is now accepting cryptocurrency donations, a move that underscores the growing intersection between digital currencies and mainstream...
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Virtual Luxuries: Wilder World Teams Up with Samsung and Mercedes-Benz Rolls...

Wilder World has taken a significant leap forward in making its immersive metaverse experience more accessible by partnering with Samsung. This collaboration aims to...
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Fashion Fiasco: Dolce & Gabbana’s NFT Drama Sparks Legal Battle

Dolce & Gabbana, the renowned Italian fashion house, finds itself embroiled in a legal dispute over its foray into the digital world of NFTs....
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Headache-Free NFT Discovery with MetaMask’s New Tool

MetaMask, the popular non-custodial crypto wallet, has recently integrated with the Daylight API, aiming to simplify the way users discover and claim eligible airdrops...
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Blockchain Boost Bill Breezes Through House

A major legislative stride towards cementing blockchain technology within the U.S. economic framework has been achieved with the passage of the Deploying American Blockchains...
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Bitcoin Balances Dive, Price Rockets, and Crypto Inflows Surge

Bitcoin's price has surged past the $70,000 mark, driven by a confluence of market factors, institutional interest, and speculation around potential ETF approvals. This...