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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Maria Irene

Michelle Obama’s Quiet Climb: Crypto Traders Bet Big on a Surprise...

Crypto traders are spinning the political roulette wheel, placing their bets not just on traditional candidates, but also on unexpected contenders. One name that's...
Maria Irene

ATO’s Big Data Dive: 1.2 Million Crypto Users Under the Tax...

The Australian Tax Office (ATO) has launched an ambitious initiative to gather data from around 1.2 million cryptocurrency exchange users, aiming to tighten compliance...
Maria Irene

QANplatform Debuts World’s First Quantum-Resistant Blockchain Testnet

The rise of quantum computing heralds transformative benefits across industries, from material science to pharmaceuticals. However, its potential to break the cryptographic safeguards that...
Maria Irene

Global Networking: SusHi Tech and Social Impact Day 2024

Let's step into the world of global networking as the New Nordic Pitching & Networking event opens doors to a diverse mix of Japanese...
Maria Irene

Fantasy Top: Crypto Twitter’s Latest Buzz Is a Game-Changer

What's got Crypto Twitter buzzing now? It's none other than Fantasy Top, a game that turns the industry's biggest social media personalities into Ethereum...
Maria Irene

EXOD Takes Flight: Exodus Wallet Developer Tokenizes Common Stock on Algorand

Exodus Movement, the software developer behind the Exodus Wallet for Bitcoin, recently announced its green light to list its common stock on the New...