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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Dollar Dazzles While Yen Yelps in Currency Tug-of-War

The global currency landscape is a battlefield, with multiple currencies vying for supremacy. While many are attempting to dethrone the US dollar, few have...
Maria Irene

BONK’s Bark Outshines the Crypto Blues

Over the last few years, the cryptocurrency market has been swamped with dog-themed cryptocurrencies, inspired by the success of Shiba Inu (SHIB). BONK, a...
Maria Irene

Ripple Rolls Out EVM Magic on XRP Ledger

Ripple Labs is making significant strides with a new initiative allowing decentralized finance (DeFi) developers to build Ethereum-based applications on its XRP Ledger. Emphasizing...
Maria Irene

MoonPay and PayPal Join Forces for Crypto On-Ramp in UK and...

MoonPay’s recent announcement of its partnership with PayPal marks a significant step forward in making cryptocurrency transactions more accessible to users in the UK...
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Blockchain Blossoms Amid Praise and New Regulations

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent commendation of blockchain technology marks a significant moment for the industry. In an open letter, Xi praised Andrew Chi-Chih...
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Tap to the Future: Australia’s Mobile Wallet Boom

Australia's mobile wallet market is poised for a significant leap, with projections suggesting the value of transactions will surpass $100 billion in 2024. According...