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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Retail Traders Stumble as S&P 500 Soars, Struggling to Keep Pace

The financial markets have seen one of the most remarkable rallies in recent history this year, yet retail traders have struggled to keep up....
Maria Irene

Currency Crunch: Emerging Markets Face New Economic Storm

Emerging markets are grappling with a fresh wave of currency depreciation, intensifying economic challenges and raising concerns about financial stability. The Indian rupee (INR),...
Maria Irene

Juno Jumps Ahead: Satellites Launch with Style and New Costs

The latest rollout from Juno for the Internet Computer brings a mix of updates that aim to balance new features and rising costs. This...
Maria Irene

Motoko Magic: Memes, Moti, and a Shot at the Sentinel

Motoko Digital Realm has been turning heads with its latest instalment, Episode 5, titled What's that? As part of a series that’s carved out a space...
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Navigating the Global Economy: Michael Every’s Insights on Inflation, Recession, and...

Michael Every, a seasoned strategist at Rabobank, offers a comprehensive view of the global economic landscape, touching on crucial topics like inflation, the risk...
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Yen’s Wobbly Ride: Is More Intervention Inevitable?

The Japanese Yen is feeling the heat, dipping to 155 against the US Dollar—its weakest showing since July. The situation has been tense, with...