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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Auto Loan Crunch: Debt Piles Up, Defaults Soar

The financial landscape surrounding auto loans in the United States is witnessing a shift that echoes some of the worst periods in recent history....
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Dirham-Backed Crypto Makes Its Move: UAE Approves AED Stablecoin

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has taken a significant step forward in shaping the future of digital finance within the...
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US Retirees Get a Modest Bump: Social Security Checks to See...

US retirees are set to receive a modest 2.5% raise in their Social Security checks starting in 2025, the smallest increase seen since 2021....
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MicroStrategy’s Bold Leap: From Data to Bitcoin Banking

MicroStrategy, a name that has become synonymous with Bitcoin holdings, is making headlines once again, this time with a plan that could redefine its...
Maria Irene

Litecoin’s Big 13: Celebrating Transactions and Staying Power

As Litecoin marks its 13th birthday, the network has reason to celebrate. In 2024 alone, it has facilitated over 77 million transactions, solidifying its...
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Telegram Establishes Local Office in Kazakhstan: A Move Toward Digital Safety

Telegram, the popular cryptocurrency-friendly messaging platform, has taken a significant step towards boosting its compliance efforts in Kazakhstan. The company has committed to setting...