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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UK Tech Taskforce Unlocks Tokenization Treasure for Industry Collaboration

The dawn of tokenization is upon us, as a pioneering technology working group, backed by the UK government, unveils a groundbreaking report that propels...
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XRP Community Hunts for 1000% ROI Gold Amid SEC Storm

The XRP community stands at a crossroads, seeking new investment opportunities that promise astronomical returns amidst the looming shadow of regulatory scrutiny. The pursuit...
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Bitcoin Accumulation Sparks Optimism Among Traders

Bitcoin's recent surge back to the $71,000 mark has left traders surprised and optimistic, following one of the largest accumulation days in years. Blockchain...
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Crypto Revival: Pixelmon’s Unique Journey from Flop to Phenomenon

Pixelmon, once infamous as the "worst NFT project ever," is making a remarkable comeback through fractionalized nonfungible tokens (NFTs). In a candid interview with...
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Housing Market Tightrope: Navigating the Shrinkage and Surge in Home Building

As the housing market continues to evolve, recent data sheds light on the trends that are shaping the industry. Nick Gerli, a real estate...
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Bitcoin Booms, BlackRock Battles, and UAE Unveils Digital Dirham

The cryptocurrency landscape is once again brimming with excitement as Bitcoin breaks the $70,000 barrier, setting a new precedent in the market's valuation. This...