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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DAO

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...
Solana
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Jito Network Surfs the Solana DeFi Wave, Rides High with $1.04...

The Jito Network has swiftly climbed to the summit of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols within the Solana network, amassing an impressive total volume locked...
Maria Irene

Tether’s Tidal Wave: $4.52 Billion Net Profit Shocks the Crypto World

Tether Holdings, the company behind the USDT stablecoin, has announced a staggering net profit of $4.52 billion for the first quarter of 2024. This...
Maria Irene

Microsoft’s Mega Move: $2.2 Billion AI Leap in Malaysia

Microsoft has taken a giant leap in its commitment to technological innovation and global outreach by earmarking a staggering $2.2 billion for the development...
Maria Irene

Stacks Network Sees Surging User Activity Amidst DeFi Boom

The cryptocurrency landscape is ever-evolving, and the latest buzz centers around the Stacks platform, which has witnessed a remarkable increase in active accounts. This...
Maria Irene

MicroStrategy Ventures into Decentralized Identity Solutions on Bitcoin Network

In a move that could redefine the landscape of decentralized identity solutions, MicroStrategy, renowned for being the largest corporate holder of Bitcoin, has unveiled...
Maria Irene

AI Teams Up with Bitcoin Blockchain to Fight Money Laundering

Artificial intelligence and blockchain technology are joining forces in a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at combating money laundering in the realm of cryptocurrency. In a...