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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London’s Leap: Exchange to Launch Crypto ETNs for Pros

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) has announced an ambitious move to integrate cryptocurrencies into its traditional trading environment. Scheduled for May 28, the introduction...
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ParaSwap Returns Crypto After Addressing Vulnerability

Decentralized finance aggregator ParaSwap has swiftly responded to a critical vulnerability in its newly launched Augustus v6 smart contract, marking a proactive approach to...
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Bitcoin Battle: BlackRock’s ETF Nears Overtaking Grayscale’s BTC Holdings

The world of cryptocurrency is witnessing an intriguing battle as BlackRock's spot Bitcoin ETF inches closer to overtaking Grayscale's Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) in terms...
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ckBTC: Bitcoin’s Bridge or a Technological Mirage?

As the cryptocurrency world turns its gaze towards the evolving landscape of Bitcoin derivatives, ckBTC emerges as a topic of heated debate. Central to...
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Core Crack: Unpatchable Flaw in Apple’s M-Series Chips Unveils Data Risk

The digital fortress that is Apple's M-series chips, long celebrated for its robust security and performance, now faces a daunting challenge. Recent academic research...
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Coinbase Spices Up: Eyes on Dogecoin, Litecoin, and Bitcoin Cash Futures

Coinbase, a leading name in the crypto exchange market, is charting a new course that could potentially reshape the landscape of cryptocurrency trading. The...