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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China’s Brain Chip Ambitions: A New Contender in the BCI Race

China is making bold moves in the field of brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) with the formation of a dedicated committee aimed at steering the nation’s...
Maria Irene

Internet Computer Unveils On-Chain AI Smart Contracts

The Internet Computer has achieved a groundbreaking milestone with the successful implementation of on-chain AI smart contracts, including fully on-chain facial recognition capabilities. This...
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Crypto Surveillance Set to Change the Game in South Korea

The world of cryptocurrency is never short on drama or change, and the latest updates from South Korea and Germany are no exception. South...
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India Skips SCO Summit as China Pushes De-Dollarization

India’s growing frustration with China has taken center stage at the 2024 SCO summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi opted out of the event in...
Maria Irene

Crypto Chaos in Nigeria: KuCoin’s New VAT Sparks Uncertainty

Nigeria's cryptocurrency landscape is facing significant changes as KuCoin, a major crypto exchange, announces the implementation of a value-added tax (VAT) on transactions starting...
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Bitcoin Sell-Off Spree Sparks Call for Strategic Reserve

German lawmaker and Bitcoin activist Joana Cotar is making waves with her call to halt the government’s aggressive Bitcoin sell-off. Cotar's bold stance is...