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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Digital Leap: Ethiopia’s Ambitious Economic Reform

Ethiopia is making significant strides toward economic modernization with the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) at the helm, preparing two crucial proclamations as part...
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Betashares’ Expansion Soars with Temasek’s $300 Million Investment

Singapore’s investment behemoth, Temasek Holdings, has made a resounding debut in the Australian financial services sector with a substantial $300 million investment in Betashares....
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Apple Bets Big on AI: What It Means for the Future...

Apple, a giant in the tech industry, is making significant investments in artificial intelligence (AI), signaling a major shift in its strategic focus. By...
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Paul Ryan Backs Stablecoins to Bolster U.S. Debt Stability

Former Speaker of the House of Representatives, Paul Ryan, has highlighted the potential role of stablecoins in mitigating the looming U.S. debt crisis. In...
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Trump Vows to End Biden’s Crypto Crackdown

Former President Donald Trump has pledged to halt what he describes as President Joe Biden’s "war on crypto" if he is re-elected. During a...
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Crypto Craze: Billion-Dollar Surge Fuels Ethereum Dominance

The crypto sector witnessed a surge in investments totaling $1 billion in May 2024, with Ethereum maintaining its dominance. According to a recent report...