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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Three OMB loans unlock 0.71 BTC through Liquidium

Three Ordinal Maxi Biz (OMB) holders borrowed a combined 0.71 BTC against their Bitcoin-based digital art through Liquidium between September 23 and 26, according...

Gold faces sharpest volatility in decades as bond market adds pressure

Gold futures are experiencing an unusually volatile year, with sharp daily falls becoming more frequent as movements in the bond market add pressure to...

Coin HERO returns with redesigned trading app built on Caffeine

Coin HERO is returning with a redesigned app after its creator announced plans for a broader revamp of the trading platform, which was originally...

Pierre Samaties outlines DFINITY’s next phase of UNDP cooperation

DFINITY Chief Business Officer Pierre Samaties has outlined how the foundation plans to build on its work in Pakistan as it expands cooperation with...
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Native Bitcoin Loans Reach $632,000 in TVL After First Month

Native Bitcoin Loans has completed its first month live, with early figures pointing to growing interest in using Bitcoin as collateral rather than selling...
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ICP Cloud Engines Pitch Cybersecurity Alternative After European Commission Attack

The upcoming launch of ICP Cloud Engines is being framed as a response to some of the cybersecurity weaknesses still affecting traditional cloud systems. The...
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ICP Tokens Prepares Major Upgrade With Portfolio Tools, Alerts and API...

ICP Tokens is preparing to roll out version two of its platform, with a broader set of tools aimed at making it easier for...
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Philippines Faces Inflation Pressure as Oil Crisis Deepens

The Philippines is facing fresh inflation concerns after forecasts suggested consumer prices could average 5.1 per cent in 2026 as the country grapples with...
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LedgerLife launches ICP World Index to track what the token buys...

A new data tool from LedgerLife puts a number on what ICP actually buys, tracking the token's purchasing power across 18 cities and 11...
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Iran Oil Revenues Rise as Exports Hold Above Pre-War Levels

Iran’s oil revenues are climbing as exports remain above pre-war levels, giving Tehran a stronger financial position at a time when much of the...