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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Maria Irene

Biden in the Balance: Binance’s Battle for Freedom

The growing call for President Joe Biden's intervention in the case of detained Binance executives underscores a crucial juncture in the relationship between U.S....
Maria Irene

Dogwifhat Drama Digs Deep: NFT Auction Agitation Amplifies Across Blockchain Borders

The recent Ethereum NFT auction of Dogwifhat has ignited a firestorm of debate and discord, slicing through the digital asset community and sparking a...
Maria Irene

Whale Watch: Unraveling the Mystery of Bitcoin’s Mr. 100

The cryptocurrency community thrives on mystery and speculation, with anonymity being one of its core pillars. This ethos is perfectly embodied in the enigmatic...
Maria Irene

Cypherock X1: Redefining Crypto Security

Cypherock X1 has emerged as a game-changer in the realm of cryptocurrency security, offering unparalleled safety and convenience for digital asset holders. Unlike traditional...
Maria Irene

ELNA Ai Hits Milestone: Achieves Minimum Commitment at SNS DAO

In a remarkable achievement, ELNA Ai has reached a pivotal milestone by meeting the minimum commitment requirement at SNS DAO. The timing couldn't be...
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Coinbase Cashes in on Ethereum: JPMorgan’s Bullish Bet Ignites Exchange Euphoria

Coinbase, a titan in the cryptocurrency exchange arena, is standing at the cusp of a potentially lucrative epoch, with Ethereum at its core. JPMorgan,...