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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DOGE’s Cosmic Leap: SpaceX Sets Sights on a Moon Mission

The cryptocurrency world is abuzz with the latest news that has propelled the popular meme coin, DOGE, into the spotlight once again. Plans are...
Maria Irene

BlackRock’s Bitcoin Bet: A Glimpse Into the Future of ETFs

The financial world is buzzing with excitement as BlackRock, the world's largest asset manager, continues to solidify its position in the cryptocurrency market. The...
Maria Irene

Lugano and Web3 Startup Incubator: Catalyzing Innovation in Switzerland

The City of Lugano, nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Switzerland, is set to become a hotbed of innovation with the launch of its...
Maria Irene

Glenlivet’s 50-Year-Old Whiskey Collection Goes High-Tech with NFTs and AI

In a bold fusion of tradition and innovation, The Glenlivet, an esteemed distillery nestled in the heart of Scotland's Speyside, has unveiled its latest...
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Crypto Frenzy: $113,000 Gas Fee Spree Ends in Disappointment

In a jaw-dropping display of crypto exuberance, a user recently shelled out a staggering $113,000 in gas fees for what seemed like a golden...
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Ripple’s Strategic Leap: Acquiring Metaco and Fortress Trust

Ripple, the powerhouse behind the XRP cryptocurrency, recently made waves in the financial technology sector with two significant acquisitions: Metaco, a Swiss-based digital asset...