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 computer spending hits record as AI investment accelerates

US business spending on computers and peripheral equipment reached a record $420.1 billion in the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the scale of investment...

Liquidium vs Nexo: How Bitcoin-backed loans compare

Bitcoin holders have several ways to access cash or stablecoins without selling their BTC, but the cost, collateral requirements and risks can vary widely...

Liquidium Puts Simple Bitcoin-Backed Loans Within Reach Without a Wallet Connection

Liquidium is making its borrowing process more straightforward with Simple Loans, an address-based lending option that allows users to create a loan without signing...

DOM Launches 3D Builder for On-Chain Districts

A district that once existed as a flat 32×32 bitmap can now be built upwards, with DOM launching a new tool that turns owned...
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Pixel Profits: The 94% Surge in Crypto Gaming Ventures

As dawn breaks over the digital landscape in 2024, an invigorating resurgence in the blockchain and cryptocurrency gaming sectors is clear, with venture capital...
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Avalanche Ecosystem’s Dynamic Surge in April Unleashes a Multifaceted Web3 Revolution

April has been a landmark month for the Avalanche ecosystem, demonstrating significant advancements in areas such as DeFi, enterprise solutions, NFTs, gaming, and infrastructure....
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Coal Mining Company Quietly Mines Bitcoin, Reveals $25M Balance Sheet Holding

Alliance Resource Partners (ARLP), a prominent coal mining company listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange, has unveiled a surprising facet of its operations—Bitcoin mining....
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AnimeCoin Foundation Shakes Up Gaming with Gacha Grab

After unveiling the AnimeChain initiative earlier this year, the AnimeCoin Foundation has now taken a bold step into the gaming sphere with the launch...
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Betashares Launches Innovative Wealth Builder Funds

Betashares has launched its latest investment products, the Wealth Builder Funds, now trading on the ASX. These funds provide investors with an opportunity to...
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Zhao’s Four-Month Sentence Shakes Community

The cryptocurrency community was shaken recently when Changpeng Zhao, the dynamic founder of Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, received a...