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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Ethereum Staking Set to Outpace U.S. Rates, Boosting Investor Appeal

Ethereum staking returns are expected to surpass U.S. interest rates in the next year, potentially boosting Ethereum’s price as investors chase higher yields. As...
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China’s Stimulus Surge: Real Estate Crash Sparks Market Frenzy

China is facing a severe economic downturn, with its real estate sector at the center of the crisis. The collapse of major players like...
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Estonia’s Digital Leap: How e-Estonia Transformed a Nation

In the early 1990s, as Estonia emerged from the collapse of the Soviet Union, it made a bold decision that would define its future....
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Vinyl Spins Big with Serenade Deal, Adding Digital Collectibles to the...

Vinyl Group, Australia’s only publicly listed music company, has taken a bold step into the world of digital and physical collectibles with its acquisition...
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Housing Market Headwinds: Why Homebuyers Are Still Sitting on the Sidelines

A troubling trend is emerging in the housing market: despite lower mortgage rates, homebuyers are not responding as expected. Mortgage applications for purchases have...
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Stablecoin Showdown: New Players Eye Tether’s Crown

Exciting developments are underway in the stablecoin landscape as major fintech firms, including Robinhood Markets Inc. and Revolut Ltd., explore the possibility of launching...