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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Wipro Elevates Malay Joshi to CEO of Americas 1

Wipro Limited, a titan in the realm of technology services and consulting, has unveiled a significant leadership transition that is set to steer its...
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Phoenix Rises: Ellipsis Labs Ignites Solana with $20M Boost

Ellipsis Labs, the creative force behind the Solana-based decentralized exchange (DEX) Phoenix, has recently secured a substantial $20 million in funding. This significant financial...
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Google Strikes Back: Cracking Down on Crypto Con Artists

Google, the tech giant known for its stringent security measures, is once again making headlines as it takes a bold stand against fraudulent activities...
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Token Tsunami: Crypto’s Merging Future

The cryptocurrency landscape, known for its rapid evolution and innovation, is currently grappling with a unique challenge: an oversupply of tokens. This abundance, while...
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KuCoin Embraces Compliance: Completes Registration with India’s FIU, Introduces 1 Percent...

India's crypto landscape is witnessing a regulatory shift as KuCoin, a leading international crypto exchange, announces its compliance with India's Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU)....
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Bitcoin’s Halving: A New Normal for Price Dynamics?

The anticipation surrounding Bitcoin's halving event has traditionally been accompanied by fervent speculation about its impact on the cryptocurrency's price. However, according to a...