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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CME Group Adds Ripple and Internet Computer: A New Chapter for...

The Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) Group, a global leader in derivatives trading, has broadened its cryptocurrency offerings by listing Ripple (XRP) and Internet Computer...
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Crypto’s Gender Pay Gap Flips: Women Earning More Than Men

In an intriguing twist, a recent survey reveals that women working in the cryptocurrency sector are earning significantly more than their male counterparts, marking...
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Bitcoin’s Network Difficulty Set for a Jolt: Largest Hike in Nearly...

Bitcoin's mining landscape is about to experience a significant shift. On July 31, at precisely 8 A.M., the network difficulty will see its most...
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Solana’s PYUSD Stablecoin Takes Flight: A $240 Million Milestone

The cryptocurrency world is buzzing with the impressive rise of the Solana-based PYUSD stablecoin. Launched in May, this digital asset has rapidly accumulated nearly...
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Crypto’s Big Bet: Fairshake Tops Super PAC Charts with $200 Million

A new player has emerged on the political fundraising scene, and it's powered by cryptocurrency. Fairshake, a Super PAC backed by the crypto industry,...
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Americans’ Savings Slip to Historic Lows: A Post-Pandemic Reckoning

Recent figures reveal that Americans are saving less than ever, with the personal saving rate falling from 3.5% in May to 3.4% in June—its...