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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uBin: The Future of Personal Cloud Storage on ICP

uBin is ushering in a new era of personal cloud storage by leveraging the capabilities of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP). Designed for individuals...
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Economic Signals Go Red: The Conference Board’s Leading Economic Index Takes...

The Conference Board Leading Economic Index (LEI) has experienced a significant decline, falling 0.5% month-over-month to reach its lowest point in eight years. This...
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Microsoft Says No to Bitcoin: A Diversification Dilemma

Microsoft is making headlines as it advises its shareholders to reject a proposal that would explore the potential of Bitcoin as a diversification investment....
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Gold Fever: Bank of America Sees Bright Future for the Shiny...

Bank of America has thrown its weight behind gold, declaring it the ultimate safe-haven asset in the face of escalating U.S. debt. As fiscal...
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Silver Linings in a Cloudy Market

Recent conversations around the precious metals market have sparked lively discussions among investors, particularly regarding silver's potential to outshine gold. Industry experts are suggesting...
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DecideAI: Driving Ethical Innovation with ICP for Data Empowerment!

DecideAI is revolutionising the landscape of artificial intelligence by harnessing the power of the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) to create a platform that prioritises...