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...
Artificial Intelligence
Maria Irene

Nuclear Power: The New Fuel for AI Dreams?

The conversation around nuclear energy is heating up, with both former President Donald Trump and New York Governor Kathy Hochul voicing strong support for...
Maria Irene

Game On: Immutable X and Squid Team Up for Cross-Chain Power...

Immutable X, a key player in the Web3 gaming space, has recently announced a strategic partnership with Squid, a cross-chain liquidity router. This collaboration...
Maria Irene

Semler’s Big Bitcoin Bet: A Boost or a Gamble?

Semler Scientific, a company with its roots in developing technology aimed at combating chronic diseases, has made another significant move in the cryptocurrency space....
Maria Irene

Sun Champions $1 Million Fund to Back Durov Amid Legal Turmoil

Justin Sun, the founder of Tron, has announced an ambitious plan to support Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, who has recently found himself...
Maria Irene

BOJ’s Rate Moves Spark Yen Revival and Stir in Currency Strategies

The Bank of Japan (BOJ) is ramping up its efforts to combat inflation, with Governor Kazuo Ueda confirming that more interest rate hikes are...
Maria Irene

India’s Crypto Consultation: New Draft Aims to Clear the Digital Fog

India is on the cusp of a significant shift in its approach to cryptocurrency regulation. The Indian government is drafting a consultation paper intended...