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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Standard Chartered’s Crypto Custody: UAE Unveils New Digital Asset Powerhouse

Standard Chartered is making significant strides in the digital asset space with the introduction of a new crypto custody service in the United Arab...
Maria Irene

Fold, Flip, Innovate: Huawei Unveils the Groundbreaking Tri-Fold Mate XT

Huawei has made a bold move in the tech world by launching its highly anticipated Mate XT, the world's first tri-fold smartphone, just hours...
Maria Irene

ELNA DAO: Power to the People as Platform Goes Fully Decentralised

2024 is almost over, and one of the most exciting developments in the tech world is the creation of the ELNA DAO, a decentralised...
Maria Irene

UK Embraces Crypto: New Law Makes Digital Assets Personal Property

In a significant move for the future of digital assets, the UK Parliament has introduced the Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill, which officially recognises...
Maria Irene

Crypto Under Pressure: A Glimpse of Choke Point’s Return?

The Federal Reserve’s recent actions against United Texas Bank are sending a strong message to the cryptocurrency world. While many had hoped for a...
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Whale Pushes Solana into Spotlight as Accumulation Grows

A major whale in the Solana market has been making waves, accumulating over 170,000 SOL in just 24 hours, valued at approximately $23 million....