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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US Government Gears Up for AI Integration with Microsoft’s New Copilot

The landscape of US government operations is poised for a significant technological leap with the impending launch of Microsoft’s Copilot, a generative AI assistant...
Maria Irene

Crypto Regulation Rethink: Can Nigeria Learn from India’s Approach?

As the global landscape of cryptocurrency regulation continues to evolve, a growing number of experts within Nigeria are urging the federal government to reassess...
Maria Irene

Cambodia’s Bakong App Expands Payment Horizons for Tourists

The National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has taken a significant step in modernising payment options for visitors with the launch of the Bakong Tourists...
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Brazil Paves the Way for Solana ETFs as U.S. Remains on...

Brazil’s financial markets have taken a bold step forward, with the country’s securities regulator, the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários (CVM), approving a second exchange-traded...
Maria Irene

Starknet’s First Vote: STRK Holders Take the Lead

STRK holders are on the brink of making history as they gear up for the inaugural voting proposal on the Starknet Mainnet. This event...
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SunPump’s Meme Coin Frenzy Fuels TRX Surge

SunPump has emerged as a major player in the cryptocurrency world, with over 1,000 meme coins being created daily since its launch. As of...