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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Bitcoin Fever: ARK 21Shares’ ETF Breaks Records Amidst Market Volatility

The cryptocurrency market witnessed a whirlwind of activity as ARK 21Shares' spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) experienced an unprecedented surge, capturing a staggering $201.8...
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Tech Meets Test: Crypto’s Crucial Courtroom Conundrums

This week, our world found itself at a crossroad, navigating through legal mazes, technological hiccups, and market volatility. This narrative weaves through the recent...
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Coinbase in Court: A Legal Joust with the SEC Unfolds

The recent court ruling against Coinbase's motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) marks a pivotal moment...
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AI Giants Synthesize: A $7.5 Billion Blockchain Behemoth Emerges

The landscape of the artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain industries stands on the brink of a transformative consolidation. SingularityNet, Fetch.ai, and Ocean Protocol, three...
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NEAR Protocol Unlocks Multichain Access with Chain Signatures

The NEAR Foundation, the non-profit organization behind the layer-1 NEAR Protocol, has made a significant announcement regarding the protocol's capabilities. NEAR now supports chain...
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Hashdex, the Asset Manager, Takes the Crypto Leap with DEFI Bitcoin...

Hashdex, the asset management firm, has made a significant move in the cryptocurrency space by officially entering the spot Bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF) market...