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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Shiba Inu’s Bold Move: Memecoin Goes DAO

The Shiba Inu memecoin, known for its playful origins and surprising rise in the cryptocurrency market, is taking a significant step towards decentralised governance....
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Telegram CEO’s Arrest Shakes the Chat World

Telegram’s recent statement is a sharp response to the unexpected arrest of its CEO and founder, Pavel Durov. The arrest, which took place in...
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Bitcoin Outpaces Card Giants: Franklin Templeton’s CEO Weighs In

Bitcoin’s transaction volume for 2023 has soared to an astonishing $36.6 trillion, vastly surpassing the combined totals of Mastercard and Visa. This staggering figure,...
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Call of Duty Gets a Dark Twist with New Crow Bundle

The latest addition to Call of Duty's ever-expanding universe is here, and it’s inspired by the iconic film The Crow. As the film, featuring...
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Kamala Harris’ Campaign Eyes Friendlier Crypto Stance, Reports Suggest

On August 21, a statement made by an aide to Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign hinted at a potentially more supportive stance towards the cryptocurrency...
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Grayscale Dives into Avalanche: New Fund for AVAX Enthusiasts

Grayscale has expanded its investment offerings with the launch of the Grayscale Avalanche Trust, aimed at giving investors a new way to engage with...