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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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...

US computer spending hits record as AI investment accelerates

US business spending on computers and peripheral equipment reached a record $420.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the scale of investment...

Liquidium vs Nexo: How Bitcoin-backed loans compare

Bitcoin holders have several ways to access cash or stablecoins without selling their BTC, but the cost, collateral requirements and risks can vary widely...

Liquidium Puts Simple Bitcoin-Backed Loans Within Reach Without a Wallet Connection

Liquidium is making its borrowing process more straightforward with Simple Loans, an address-based lending option that allows users to create a loan without signing...
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Sushi Tech Tokyo 2024 Hosts Global Investor Network Event at GRIC

Sushi Tech Tokyo 2024, a prominent fixture in Japan's technology and innovation landscape, is set to host a significant event in collaboration with the...
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Japan’s SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: Uniting Global Innovators

SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024 Global Startup Program is gearing up to be Asia's largest and Japan's premier innovation conference, with an expected attendance of...
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Nyan Heroes Returns: Play-to-Airdrop Campaign Enters Season Two

After a successful pre-alpha demo playtest, Nyan Heroes, an Overwatch-esque hero shooter with NFT assets and Solana blockchain integration, is gearing up for its...
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Legal Bind: Qoin’s Issuer BPS Financial Hit with Court Loss

A recent judgment by an Australian court has brought BPS Financial, the issuer of the cryptocurrency Qoin, into a challenging position as it faces...
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Crypto Spring: Over $3 Billion in Vested Tokens Set to Flood...

The cryptocurrency landscape is poised for an interesting shift this May as over $3 billion in vested crypto tokens from several high-profile projects are...
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Dominic Williams Propels Blockchain into a Stateful Decentralized Future

Dominic Williams, the visionary behind Internet Computer (ICP), recently shared a tweet shedding light on a monumental truth – the vast majority of people...