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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Hong Kong Stock Exchange Launches Asia’s First EU-Compliant Crypto Index

Next month, the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) will break new ground with the introduction of the HKEX Virtual Asset Index Series, Asia’s first...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin’s Hidden Threat: How Third-Party Custodians Are Chipping Away at Its...

Bitcoin’s journey to mainstream adoption is driving a new, unexpected issue that could undermine the network’s long-term security. This isn’t about the usual halving...
Maria Irene

Despite Speculation, US Dollar’s Grip on Global Payments Tightens While Euro...

Recent SWIFT data reveals that the US Dollar is cementing its status as the world’s go-to currency for global transactions, with its share of...
Maria Irene

Tether Ramps Up Bitcoin and Gold Reserves, Teases AI Innovations Ahead

Tether's CEO Paolo Ardoino recently unveiled significant developments for the company, revealing both an increase in Bitcoin and gold reserves for its USDT stablecoin...
Maria Irene

Crypto Connects: Rachel Conlan Leads the Charge at AusCryptoCon

The Australian Crypto Convention (AusCryptoCon) is set to make history this year with its largest event yet, drawing an expected 10,000 crypto enthusiasts to...
Maria Irene

Ethereum: Building the Internet of Tomorrow

Ethereum, known as one of the most innovative blockchain networks, has been capturing the spotlight since its launch, but its path to the future...