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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OISY 2.6 adds XRP, Robinhood assets and cycles support

OISY has released version 2.6 of its wallet, adding support for native XRP, Robinhood assets and a new way to hold Internet Computer compute...

Liquidium reports 1.6 million ICP supplied across 175 loans

Liquidium has reported a new milestone for its ICP lending activity, with 1.6 million ICP supplied through the platform across 175 loans. The milestone was...

Odin.fun reports busiest development week with 228 commits

Odin.fun has reported its busiest development week of the series, with 228 commits covering live community features, account security, search visibility and improvements to...

US equity ETF inflows fall to lowest level since March

US equity exchange-traded funds saw their average daily inflows fall to about US$3.3 billion in September, marking the third consecutive monthly decline and the...
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Ripple Rides the Wave: Unveiling a Dollar Dynamo to Rival Stablecoin...

Ripple's foray into the stablecoin space with the launch of its US dollar stablecoin marks a significant move, positioning the company to directly compete...
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Navigating the New Norm: Europe’s DeFi Sector Braces for MiCA Licensing...

As the Defi landscape continues to evolve, the European Commission's latest considerations are stirring discussions across the ecosystem. With a keen eye on the...
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MELD’s Revolutionary ISPO Model: Redefining Crypto Fundraising

The recent surge in Initial Stake Pool Offerings (ISPOs) has taken the cryptocurrency community by storm, with @onMELD leading the charge under the guidance...
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Bitcoin Miners Rally Amidst Price Surge, Ignite Record Hash Rate

Bitcoin miners have found a second wind as the cryptocurrency's value soared to unprecedented heights in the first quarter of this year. This surge...
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Lightning Strikes Coinbase: A Charge Towards Swift Crypto Transactions

Coinbase's recent announcement to integrate the Bitcoin Lightning Network, using Lightspark, represents a significant leap forward in the world of cryptocurrency transactions. This integration...
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Ethereum ETF Buzz: The SEC’s Open Call Sparks Market Fervor

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has recently cast a spotlight on the cryptocurrency market, particularly Ethereum, by inviting public input on the...