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...
Bitcoin
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Countdown to Change: Bitcoin’s Big Halve-Off Approaches!

Approximately every four years, the cryptocurrency world tunes in for a pivotal event known as the Bitcoin halving. This is when the reward for...
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MELDapp Unveils UX Enhancements Galore: More Intuitive, More Agile!

MELDapp has rolled out significant updates across its platforms, injecting new features and refinements that promise to streamline user interactions and enhance overall performance....
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Franklin Templeton’s Runes: Bridging the Fungible Token Gap for Bitcoin

Franklin Templeton Digital Assets recently heralded the launch of Runes, aiming to bridge the gap between Bitcoin and top cryptocurrencies like Ethereum and Solana...
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Crypto Caper: Solana’s Version 1.17.31 Update Resolves Congestion Chaos

Solana's latest version, v1.17.31, has hit the digital streets with a mission to untangle the congestion web plaguing its network. The rollout, approved by...
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Cryptocurrency Exchange OKX Unveils X Layer Network for Faster, Cheaper Transactions

The world of cryptocurrency continues to evolve at a rapid pace, with exchanges like OKX stepping up to the plate to offer innovative solutions...
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Global Crypto Shifts: From South Africa’s Compliance Triumph to Hong Kong’s...

In a recent flurry of global cryptocurrency regulation and compliance developments, several countries have made headlines, showcasing their unique approaches and responses to the...