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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Euro-Backed Stablecoin Joins Base Network

Circle, the issuer of the stablecoin EURC, has expanded its reach by launching its euro-backed stablecoin on the Base network. This new addition is...
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Nigeria Plans ‘Nigerium’ Blockchain to Boost Digital Economy and Data Sovereignty

Nigeria is making a bold move into the digital future with plans to create a blockchain system tailored to meet its local needs and...
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GOP Drafts Bold Crypto and AI Platform for Upcoming Election

The Republican Party has unveiled a draft party platform that outlines its stance on cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence (AI). This platform, passed on Monday,...
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Ethereum’s $2 Million ‘Attackathon’ Hackathon Set to Boost Blockchain Security

Ethereum is gearing up for its first-ever hackathon, dubbed the "Attackathon," with a reward pool of $2 million. This initiative aims to be the...
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Solana ETFs Await SEC Decision Amid Political Jitters

Spot Solana exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are on track for a final decision by mid-March next year. This follows the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE)...
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BlackRock’s Tokenized Treasury Fund Soars to $500 Million Cap in Record...

BlackRock's USD Institutional Digital Liquidity Fund, also known as BUIDL, has reached an impressive $500 million market cap, marking a significant milestone in the...