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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Liquidium reports 38% weekly rise in Bitcoin lending volume

Liquidium has reported a rise in lending activity over the past week, with Bitcoin-denominated loans increasing alongside renewed activity in Ordinals and Runes. The platform...

Odin.fun fixes trading, community and session issues in busiest week of development

Odin.fun recorded 161 commits and 60 pull requests during its 34th week of development, making it the platform's busiest week in a month. Much of...

Pakistan’s New Data Policy Opens the Door to ICP Use Cases

Pakistan's National Data Governance Policy 2026 is drawing attention to the potential role of decentralised infrastructure in the country's plans for managing government data,...

Menese puts live cross-chain liquidity pools under community governance

Menese Protocol is moving to place its cross-chain liquidity infrastructure under community governance as part of its SNS process, following the launch of pools...
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Generative AI Reshapes Argentine Presidential Election: A Paradigm Shift with Ethical...

In a stunning turn of events during the recent Argentine presidential election, the ascent of Javier Milei to the presidency not only showcased astute...
Maria Irene

New Zealand Launches NZDD Stablecoin in Collaboration with Easy Crypto and...

A new stablecoin pegged to the New Zealand dollar, NZDD, has been launched through a strategic partnership between New Zealand-based crypto exchange Easy Crypto...
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CZ’s New Chapter: Blockchain, Web3, DeFi, AI, and biotech

Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the charismatic and influential leader of Binance, announced his resignation as CEO of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange. This move marks...
Maria Irene

DeFi Dilemma: ATO’s Tax Tango with Token Wrapping and Lending

Australia's cryptocurrency community faces a pivotal moment as the Australian Tax Office (ATO) updates its stance on Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and the wrapping of...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Transaction Fees Surge Past Ethereum Amidst Ordinals Protocol Frenzy

Bitcoin has overtaken Ethereum in average daily transaction fees, fueled by a surge in Ordinals-related activity on the Bitcoin network. According to BitInfoChart data...
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ELNA’s Balancing Act: Crafting a Dual-Token Economy in the AI and...

Navigating through the dynamic world of AI and blockchain technology, ELNA distinguishes itself with its unique and forward-thinking approach to tokenomics. Leveraging the capabilities...