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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Liquidium returns with Ethereum lending offers for Mutant Ape NFTs

Liquidium has returned with a new set of Ethereum lending offers, including a 14-day loan option for holders of Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC)...

DFINITY applies for .icp domain in ICANN’s 2026 programme

DFINITY has applied for the .icp top-level domain through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), opening the possibility of a new...

SpaceX could challenge established telecom and internet providers

SpaceX could increase competitive pressure on established telecommunications and internet providers as satellite connectivity develops, raising questions about how traditional operators will respond to...

US retail investors raise stock allocations to highest level since 2017

US retail investors increased their exposure to shares in September, with stock allocations reaching their highest level since December 2017, according to data from...
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North Carolina Takes a Stand Against Central Bank Digital Currencies

North Carolina's General Assembly has decisively passed a bill that would prohibit the state's government from using and accepting a central bank digital currency...
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Goatastic: UNIXonICP’s First Drop and UNIX Mag Launch

The UNIXonICP community is celebrating a significant milestone as the first-ever drop by UNIX, titled "Goats of UNIX" (GOU), concludes with impressive success. This...
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Blast Off: Crypto Holders Set to Receive Major Airdrop

On June 26 at 10am ET sharp, the much-anticipated Blast airdrop will take place, showering crypto enthusiasts with a massive 17 billion BLAST tokens....
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VanEck’s Ethereum ETF Gambit: No Fees, Big Dreams

The anticipation for spot Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs) has reached a fever pitch as prospective issuers prepare to launch these financial products. One of...
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Nubank Lights Up Bitcoin Transfers with New Partnership

Brazilian neobank Nubank has announced a groundbreaking partnership with payments platform Lightspark to bring the Bitcoin Lightning Network to its 100 million customers across...
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Memecoins Lead the Pack: A Mid-Year Snapshot of the Cryptocurrency Landscape

The cryptocurrency industry has once again defied expectations in the first half of 2024, showcasing a diverse range of profitable sectors. Leading the charge,...