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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US Information sector employment falls to lowest level since 2020

Employment in the US Information sector fell by another 10,000 jobs in September, taking the total to 2.739 million, according to the latest data...

OISY adds XRP to its multichain wallet

OISY has expanded its supported assets with the addition of XRP, giving users access to the cryptocurrency through the wallet’s latest 2.6.0 release. XRP is...

MENESE SNS launches as CLOAK builds out its privacy ecosystem

The MENESE SNS has gone live, giving the community a new way to support the development of privacy-focused infrastructure around CLOAK. MENESE is working on...

ICP turns compute into a tradable digital asset

The Internet Computer (ICP) is positioning compute as an economic asset that can be bought, held, transferred and priced through its native Cycles system. Cycles...
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Maria Irene

Japan’s Startup Ecosystem Unites: Startup JAPAN 2024

Embark on a journey into the heart of Japanese entrepreneurship at Startup JAPAN 2024, where stakeholders from every corner of the startup landscape converge...
Maria Irene

Japan’s Startup Scene Takes Flight: Rocket Pitch Night Spring 2024

Get ready to ignite your entrepreneurial spirit as Japan's largest startup festival, Rocket Pitch Night Spring 2024, returns to Tokyo! With a history of...
Maria Irene

Freddie Mac Takes a Leap into Home Equity Loans

Freddie Mac's recent proposal to venture into the secondary mortgage market marks a significant shift for the government-sponsored entity known primarily for its role...
Maria Irene

Ethereum Takes a Breathtaking Turn to Inflation

For the first time since the historic transition known as the Merge, Ethereum has entered an inflationary phase, a development that could have profound...
Maria Irene

Scammer Turns Negotiator: $68 Million Crypto Heist Takes Unexpected Turn

A surprising development unfolded recently that could be straight out of a thriller novel. The protagonist isn't a seasoned detective or a slick financial...
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Swisstech Pitch Night meets ASEAN Tech Crossroads: A Fusion of Innovation...

On the bustling streets of Tokyo, where innovation meets tradition, a unique convergence is set to unfold on May 14, 2024. Swissnex in Japan's...