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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Zoom Docs Lets You Draft, Edit, and Translate Without Leaving the...

Zoom has unveiled a new feature that allows users to co-create documents in real-time during meetings, aiming to make collaboration more seamless and efficient....
Maria Irene

Capula’s $500M Bitcoin ETF Bet Signals Big Moves in Crypto Investment

Capula Management, a major player in Europe's hedge fund sector, has recently made headlines with its hefty investment in Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs). According...
Maria Irene

Zoth Hits $4M Jackpot to Power Its Tokenized Liquid Note Revolution

Zoth, a company at the cutting edge of decentralized finance (DeFi) infrastructure, has successfully raised $4 million in a recent funding round, as announced...
Maria Irene

Tech Titans and Fintech Stars Align for India’s Digital Rupee Revolution

A trio of tech giants and a couple of homegrown fintech companies are making moves to tap into India's burgeoning digital currency scene. Google...
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Hong Kong’s Crypto Leap: Futu Securities Launches Bitcoin and Ethereum Trading

Hong Kong has been buzzing with crypto news lately, and the latest development is making waves. Futu Securities International, the largest online broker in...
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Meme Coin Takes Flight: $MEW Now Accepted for Global Travel Bookings

Travalacom is making waves in the travel and crypto worlds with its latest announcement. The company now supports the Solana-based meme coin $MEW, opening...