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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Onicai Play launches Chess Duel for friend-to-friend matches

Onicai Play has launched Chess Duel, a new feature that allows users to challenge friends to online chess matches through a shared link. Players can...

Anthropic reveals $895 billion in future AI infrastructure commitments

Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has disclosed around US$895.4 billion in future commitments for computing power and related infrastructure, revealing the scale of investment required...

Odin.fun ships frontend 10.5.0 after 55 development commits

Bitcoin-focused trading platform Odin.fun has released frontend version 10.5.0, bringing several weeks of accumulated development work into production. The platform's week 43 development update reported...

OISY adds direct cycle top-ups for Internet Computer canisters

OISY has introduced a feature allowing users to add compute resources to Internet Computer canisters directly from within its wallet interface. The update enables users...
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Crypto Industry in Turmoil as Signature Bank Shutdown Raises Questions

Maria Irene The recent shutdown of Signature Bank has raised concerns within the crypto community, with some experts suggesting that the US government is waging...
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The 2008 Financial Crisis: A Decade Later, Lessons Learned and Unlearned

By Maria Irene More than ten years ago, the world was shaken by the global financial crisis, which began in the United States and quickly...
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Understanding the Differences Between XRP and Ripple: A Comprehensive Guide

What is XRP? XRP is a digital currency that was created by Ripple Labs, Inc. in 2012. It is used as a medium of exchange...
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The Evolution of the American Dollar: From Colonial Times to Global...

By Maria Irene The American dollar is one of the most powerful currencies in the world, used as a medium of exchange, store of value,...
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HSBC UK Bank Acquires SVB UK to Strengthen Commercial Banking Franchise

Maria Irene HSBC UK Bank's recent acquisition of SVB UK for £1 ($1.21) marks a significant move in the banking industry, as HSBC strengthens its...
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Peter Schiff’s ‘How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes’: A...

Maria Irene Peter Schiff's book "How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes" is a fascinating and entertaining introduction to the principles of economics. In...