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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Golden Alarm: Unseen Currents Stir Market Waves

In a recent post on X, Peter Schiff, a well-known figure in the realm of financial analysis and gold investment, highlighted an unusual surge...
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Solana Filters Out the Noise: Curbing Offensive Meme Coin Chaos

During the recent BUIDL Asia summit, the Solana Foundation unveiled its innovative approach to moderating digital space, specifically targeting the proliferation of offensive meme...
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South Korea Fortifies Defense with Inauguration of Defense AI Center

South Korea marked a significant milestone in its defense technology advancement on Monday with the inauguration of the Defense AI Center, a pioneering research...
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Gamified Assets: Memecoins’ Influence on Blockchain Networks

BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes challenges assumptions about memecoins, highlighting their potential to drive attention and engagement within blockchain networks. In a recent interview with...
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Grayscale Unveils Exclusive Fund for Millionaire Stakeholders

Grayscale, a leading name in digital asset management, has taken a significant stride with the launch of its latest investment vehicle, the "Dynamic Income...
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Elon Musk’s X Game-Changer: Free Premium Features Spark Controversy

Elon Musk made waves on March 28 with his announcement that influential accounts on X would no longer have to pay for certain premium...