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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Canister Lab

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...
Real Estate
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South’s Property Values Slip While Rust Belt Rises

Home prices in several parts of the United States are dipping, with notable drops in Texas, Louisiana, and Florida. Recent figures show that nearly...
Maria Irene

When Homebuyers Hit Pause: The Stubborn Sellers Stand-Off

Mortgage rates may be dropping, but the housing market isn't showing any signs of revival. Nick Gerli, CEO of Reventure App, shared a compelling...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin Wrapping Controversy: Coinbase and Tron’s Justin Sun Lock Horns Over...

Coinbase’s recent launch of its wrapped Bitcoin product, cbBTC, has sparked intense debate across the cryptocurrency industry. While the product promises users a new...
Maria Irene

Grayscale Rolls Out XRP Trust for Investors

Grayscale Investments, a leading name in crypto asset management, has introduced its latest offering: the Grayscale XRP Trust. This new investment vehicle is designed...
Maria Irene

Bitcoin in El Salvador: Image Over Impact?

The decision by El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele to make Bitcoin legal tender has been widely discussed and debated within the crypto world and...
Maria Irene

Circle Expands USDC with Arbitrum Integration

Circle Internet Financial, the organisation behind the dollar-backed stablecoin USDC, has taken another step forward in scaling its Web3 infrastructure. With a new integration...