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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UAE’s New VAT Rules Unveiled

In a positive development for businesses dealing with virtual assets, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced changes to its VAT regulations, which will...
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Serverless Dreams: Motoko vs AWS

When it comes to building applications, the traditional route often involves leaning on centralized infrastructure like Amazon Web Services (AWS). It’s a proven model,...
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Engineering Student’s Satellite Dreams Soar with Award Recognition

Preetham Akula, an aerospace engineering student with a passion for space and entrepreneurship, has captured the spotlight at the Victorian International Education Awards 2024,...
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California’s Housing Supply Surge: A Glimmer of Hope or a False...

California’s housing market has just experienced a significant milestone, with the number of active listings hitting its highest level in five years. As of...
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Coinbase Waves Goodbye to USDT in the EU: MiCA Shakes Up...

Coinbase has announced it will delist USDT and other non-compliant stablecoins in the European Economic Area (EEA) by the end of 2024. The decision,...
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Len Sassaman: A Quiet Legend in the Shadows of Bitcoin

The world of cryptocurrency is set to be shaken up again, with whispers swirling around a new HBO documentary that claims to reveal the...