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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ELNA.ai’s Next Chapter: No More Whitelisting Woes

ELNA.ai is levelling up, and there’s plenty to talk about. The platform’s upcoming Version 1 promises to shake up the way creators interact with...
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Detroit’s Crypto Leap: Paying Taxes with Bitcoin, Coming Soon

Detroit is making a bold move that sets it apart from most American cities. By mid-2025, residents will be able to settle tax and...
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Trump’s Crypto Comeback: Firing Gensler and Fueling Bitcoin’s Rise

The Crypto community  has been in a frenzy since Donald Trump’s victory in the recent election, with the price of Bitcoin soaring to new...
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Crypto Stocks Surge as Trump Win Spurs Bull Market

Crypto stocks in the United States finished trading on a strong upswing, with several leading companies in the sector recording double-digit gains following a...
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Bitfinity Network Bridges Bitcoin to New Horizons with ICP Integration and...

Bitfinity Network is stepping up efforts to broaden the Bitcoin ecosystem, announcing two new developments that promise to bridge Bitcoin with the Internet Computer...
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Generation Locked Out: Homeownership Slips Out of Reach for Young Americans

The American dream of owning a home is drifting further away for young adults, with the typical first-time buyer now aged 38, and the...