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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Trump’s Bitcoin Strategic Reserve: Expert Opinion and Market Speculation

Speculation surrounding the possibility of the United States establishing a Bitcoin strategic reserve under a potential second Trump administration has ignited both excitement and...
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Crypto Enthusiasts Prepare for Ethereum ETF Trading Launch

Excitement rippled through the cryptocurrency community as the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) announced the upcoming trading debut of five Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs)...
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Game On: Yuga Labs Unleashes Project Dragon

Yuga Labs, the powerhouse behind the renowned Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), is gearing up to launch its eagerly awaited non-fungible token (NFT) game,...
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Boutique Hotel Bliss: SLH Teams Up with The MRS Group

Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) has announced a strategic partnership with The MRS Group of Hotels, a leading name in Indian boutique...
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AI Goes Crypto: Grayscale Unveils New Fund

Grayscale Investments®, the world’s largest crypto asset manager, has launched the Grayscale Decentralized AI Fund LLC, aiming to provide investors with exposure to the...
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Kraken’s New Custody Move: UK and Australia Join the Fold

Kraken, a major player in the cryptocurrency world, has just expanded its custody services to institutional clients in the UK and Australia. This marks...