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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Overflowing Homes, Empty Wallets

The housing market is experiencing an unusual twist, with 102,000 completed and unsold homes currently on the market—the highest figure since 2009. This statistic,...
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Proton Wallet: Bitcoin Privacy, Simplified

Swiss privacy software developer Proton AG is making waves in the cryptocurrency sphere with its new self-custody Bitcoin wallet, aptly named Proton Wallet. This...
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Solana Memecoins Surge as Investor Interest Grows

Memecoins within the Solana ecosystem have shown remarkable gains over the past week, outpacing the broader cryptocurrency market. According to data from CoinGecko, the collective...
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Hong Kong Welcomes CSOP’s New Inverse Bitcoin ETF

CSOP Asset Management has launched Hong Kong’s first inverse Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), marking a significant advancement in the city’s cryptocurrency investment landscape. This...
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Bitcoin Magazine CEO Discusses Potential Kamala Harris Appearance at Bitcoin Conference

David Bailey, CEO of Bitcoin Magazine, has disclosed ongoing discussions with Kamala Harris' campaign regarding a potential speaking engagement at the Bitcoin Conference, hinting...
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US Economy Poised to Lead Global Growth Through 2025

The United States is positioned to maintain robust economic growth, outpacing other major global economies in the coming years, according to recent projections from...