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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BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin ETF Options: A Game-Changer for Crypto Markets

This week marked a major milestone in the cryptocurrency world with the debut of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) options on Nasdaq. The...
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Bitwise Joins ETF Race for Spot Solana, Competing with VanEck and...

In a move that signals growing institutional interest in Solana, Bitwise Investments has filed for a Spot Solana Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) with the U.S....
Maria Irene

Justin Sun’s Banana Purchase: A Bold Move That’s Stirring Art, Memes,...

In an unexpected yet highly talked-about move, Justin Sun, the founder of the Tron blockchain and a well-known figure in the crypto world, has...
Maria Irene

Coinbase Wallet Expands USDC Rewards Programme Globally

Coinbase Wallet users can now benefit from a 4.7% annual percentage yield (APY) on their USDC holdings, marking an expansion of the platform’s rewards...
Maria Irene

Periodic Confirmation for ICP Governance: A Step Towards Active Decentralisation

The Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) is taking a pivotal step toward improving governance and encouraging active participation among its users. Introducing periodic confirmation for...
Maria Irene

Blockchain’s Big Bet: Bahrain’s Vision for the Future of Cities

Bahrain is embarking on an audacious journey to build the world’s first blockchain-powered smart city, a project that promises to redefine how urban spaces...