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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Bitcoin

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...

AI Boom Creates More Than 750,000 Jobs in the US

Artificial intelligence is changing the US job market in a way that is creating new work alongside the disruption caused by the technology. LinkedIn estimates...
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DOG Coin Leaps 73% in 24 Hours, Surpasses $540M Market Cap

The meme coin Dog Go To The Moon (DOG) has experienced a meteoric rise, surging by a staggering 73% within just 24 hours and...
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City Play: Manchester Mints New NFTs with Quidd Amidst AI and...

Manchester City's latest collaboration with Quidd to introduce digital collectibles and unique fan experiences marks a significant leap into the realm of non-fungible tokens...
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Visa’s New Vision: Peering Into the Pulse of Stablecoin Payments

Visa's latest venture into the cryptocurrency realm, a new analytics dashboard specifically designed for stablecoins, marks a significant move in understanding and fostering the...
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Legal Ledger: Consensys Sues SEC Over Ethereum’s Status

The cryptocurrency world is closely watching a new development as Consensys, a major blockchain technology company, has initiated a legal challenge against the U.S....
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Stripe’s Swing: USDC Steers Return to Crypto Payments

Stripe's recent announcement marks a significant shift in the landscape of digital payments. The tech giant has reintroduced cryptocurrency transactions, initially supporting USDC, a...
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DOGGOMOON: A Puppy-Powered Runes Token Takes Flight

DOG•GO•TO•THE•MOON (aka DOG), a Bitcoin meme coin etched via the new Runes protocol, was airdropped to holders of the Runestone Ordinals project on Wednesday,...