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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From Flux to Niobium: ICP’s 2025 Roadmap

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is charting an ambitious course for 2025, unveiling a series of innovative milestones that promise to push the boundaries...
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China’s 10-Year Bond Yield Hits Historic Low: What It Means for...

China’s bond market has reached a historic milestone with the yield on its 10-year note falling below 1.60% for the first time. This significant...
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ICP-Powered REE Brings Smart Contracts to Bitcoin, No Bridges Needed

Bitcoin, the pioneer of cryptocurrencies, has long been celebrated for its security and decentralisation, but it has also faced criticism for its limited programmability....
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QR Revolution on Internet Computer: IC-Pay Protocol Proposal by Malaysian Developers

The Internet Computer (IC) is set to revolutionise digital payments with the introduction of the IC-Pay Protocol, a groundbreaking proposal by Malaysia-based developers TabyPOS....
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Quarter Billion and Counting: Binance’s Global Ascent

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has reached an impressive milestone, tallying 250 million registered users globally. While the exchange has had...
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Tesla’s Secret Weapon: The Man Behind the Two-Minute Car

Elon Musk might dominate headlines, but few people outside the inner workings of Tesla know about Tom Zhu, the executive quietly transforming Musk’s grand...