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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PIVX Labs Unleashes Oracle Power and Community Perks!

April has been a great month for PIVX Labs, marked by significant strides in enhancing community engagement and introducing robust platforms to the crypto...
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Crypto Advocate John Deaton Outpaces Senator Warren in Fundraising Battle

John Deaton, a prominent pro-crypto lawyer, has made waves by surpassing Senator Elizabeth Warren in fundraising for his Senate bid during the first quarter...
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Tokenizing Assets on Public Blockchains: The TradFi Shift

Former Grayscale executive, Celisa Morin, sheds light on the growing interest among traditional financial institutions (TradFi) in tokenizing assets on public blockchains. In a...
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Coinbase Courts Controversy: A Legal Appeal Shakes the Foundation of Crypto...

Coinbase, a titan in the world of cryptocurrency exchanges, has thrust itself into the legal spotlight by filing an interlocutory appeal that could set...
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When Titans Team Up: AI and Blockchain Forge a New Frontier...

The convergence of blockchain technology and artificial intelligence (AI) represents one of the most exciting developments in the tech world today. Niraj Pant, co-founder...
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Goal! Winklevoss Twins Shoot for Premier League Dreams with Bitcoin-Fuelled Football...

The world of football and cryptocurrency have collided in an unprecedented way as the Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, known primarily for their influential...