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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

How DeepSeek’s Launch Will Shape and Enhance Caffeine’s Capabilities Even Before...

The blockchain and decentralized application (dApp) development space is evolving at a rapid pace, with new technologies and platforms emerging to address the limitations...
Maria Irene

Kidnapped Ledger Co-Founder Suffers Hand Mutilation in Cryptocurrency Ransom Case

David Balland, a co-founder of the French cryptocurrency firm Ledger, endured a harrowing ordeal after being kidnapped alongside his wife in central France. The...
Maria Irene

Appic Launches Cross-Chain EVM Bridge and Twin Token Creator, Boosting ICP...

Appic DAO has introduced two innovative features designed to enhance blockchain interoperability and streamline token deployment, with a strong focus on integrating the Internet...
Maria Irene

Liquidity, Gold and the Looming Debt Wall: Michael Howell’s Market Outlook

In a recent interview with Adam Taggart on Thoughtful Money, Michael Howell, founder and CEO of Crossborder Capital, shared his insights on global liquidity,...
Maria Irene

Rate Hike Signals Change in Japan’s Economic Playbook

The Bank of Japan has nudged its key interest rate up by 0.25 percentage points to 0.5%, marking its highest level since 2008. While...
Maria Irene

Alexandria: Redefining Content with ICP and Tokenised Libraries for Web3

Alexandria is a platform that aims to reshape how we interact with digital content in the Web3 era. Built on the foundations of the...