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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OpenChat adds direct crypto transfers through Oisy and NFID Wallet

OpenChat users can now send cryptocurrency directly through the platform using Oisy and NFID Wallet, removing the need to first deposit funds into an...

Onicai SNS proposal goes live on ICP governance

A proposal to move onicai towards decentralised governance through an SNS is now live on the Internet Computer’s Network Nervous System (NNS), giving the...

ICPanda proposes six protocols for trusted AI agent communication

AI agents are increasingly being designed to communicate and act with less direct human involvement, raising questions about identity, authority, privacy and the reliability...

Liquidium records largest simple loan with $60,700 USDC borrowed against Bitcoin

Liquidium has reported its largest simple loan to date, with a user borrowing about $60,700 in USDC by providing two Bitcoin as collateral. According to...
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Bitcoin’s Meteoric Rise: Surpassing Silver and Securing its Eighth-Largest Asset Spot

Bitcoin’s journey has taken another remarkable turn, surpassing silver in market capitalisation to secure its position as the eighth-largest asset in the world. With...
Maria Irene

Global Order on the Brink: Peter Zeihan on the End of...

The conversation between Raul Pal and geopolitical strategist Peter Zeihan explores the unfolding challenges in both geopolitics and global economics, particularly around the concepts...
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Earth Finance Takes Off on Bitfinity Testnet with Rewards Up for...

Earth Finance has officially launched on the Bitfinity testnet, bringing fresh energy to the ecosystem. As mainnet draws closer, the platform encourages builders and...
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Orlando’s Housing Surge: Too Much, Too Fast?

Orlando, Florida, is seeing a sharp and unexpected shift in its housing market. Inventory has spiked an astonishing 57% compared to the same time...
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S&P 500’s Sky-High Streak: Hope or History Repeating?

The S&P 500 has delivered a stunning performance in 2024, with a jaw-dropping 50 record closes and counting. There are still weeks left in...
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Crypto Fever Sweeps Markets as Bitcoin Sets New Records

Cryptocurrencies are making headlines once again, with Bitcoin and other digital assets experiencing a significant surge. Bitcoin has been on a winning streak, reaching...