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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Maria Irene

Facial Recognition Payments: Ready or Not?

Imagine walking into a shop, grabbing what you need, and paying simply by looking at a screen. This isn't science fiction—it's already happening in...
Maria Irene

DigitalX CEO Steps Down Amidst Strategic Transition

DigitalX Limited, an ASX-listed company (ASX: DCC) known for its work in digital assets, has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Lisa...
Maria Irene

Polygon’s POL Shift: A New Era for Ethereum Scaling

Polygon Labs is making significant moves to shape the future of its network. On 4 September, the Ethereum scaling platform will transition from its...
Maria Irene

Game On: Sui Blockchain Powers a Handheld Revolution

Mysten Labs, the name behind the Sui blockchain, is pushing the boundaries of gaming with its upcoming SuiPlay0X1. Slated for release in the first...
Maria Irene

Musk’s X Marks a Legal Spot in Brazil

The world of technology and law collided spectacularly as Starlink, the satellite firm owned by Elon Musk, found itself entangled in a legal web...
Maria Irene

SEC Puts FTX’s Stablecoin Repayment Plan on Shaky Ground

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may soon object to bankrupt crypto exchange FTX’s right to repay its users in stablecoins. This new...