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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Robinhood’s Android Adventure: Unlocking $14.7 Billion in Crypto Custody

Robinhood's strategic move to unveil a crypto wallet specifically for Android users marks a significant step in its journey to dominate the digital asset...
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Ether on the Edge: SEC’s Security Shuffle Sends Subpoenas Scattering

As whispers of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) moving to classify Ether as a security grow louder, the crypto community sits on a...
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Grilling Gensler: House Committee Ponders SEC’s Future

As the House Committee on Financial Services convened to scrutinize the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the spotlight fell sharply on Chair Gary Gensler....
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Vibhu, Founder of Drip Haus, Sparks Dialogue on Solana’s Scalability Needs

Vibhu, the Founder and CEO of Drip Haus, recently ignited a thought-provoking discussion within the Sol community with a tweet addressing the scalability needs...
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Cryptic Shift: Spot Bitcoin ETFs Adjust Amid Market Dynamics

With Bitcoin experiencing a post-peak price drop and the red-hot market for spot Bitcoin ETFs showing signs of cooling, the dynamics of the crypto...
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Tao Bridge on Hatom DeFi: Countdown to March 27th Launch

Hatom's recent announcement heralds a pivotal phase in the world of DeFi and blockchain technology, signalling a leap towards enhanced cross-chain interoperability and liquidity...