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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Global Money Supply Hits Record High as Inflation Concerns Deepen

The total money supply across the world's largest economies—the U.S., Euro Area, Japan, and China—has soared to an unprecedented $89.7 trillion, marking a massive...
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Crypto and Blockchain United Against Patent Trolls

The Cryptocurrency Open Patent Alliance (COPA) and Unified Patents have joined forces to combat "patent trolls" targeting the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries. On October...
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Bitwise Eyes XRP ETF Amid SEC Challenges

Bitwise, a San Francisco-based crypto asset manager, has confirmed plans to launch a new exchange-traded fund (ETF) focused on XRP, the seventh-largest cryptocurrency by...
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Mudrex Ramps Up Crypto Security Awareness Amid Cyber Threat Surge

Crypto investment platform Mudrex has launched an initiative focused on raising awareness about the importance of security in the cryptocurrency space, coinciding with National...
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A Dip Into the Future: Tackling Water Fears with VR and...

Monash University researchers are revolutionising how we approach aquaphobia with an inventive blend of virtual reality (VR) and water. Their extended reality (XR) system,...
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Trump Backs World Liberty Financial to Make US a Crypto Hub

In a move that signals his continued interest in shaping America’s financial future, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump has announced his endorsement of...