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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Ethereum’s Quantum Quest: Vitalik Buterin Charts Path to Enhanced Security

Amid the relentless march of quantum computing, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin unveils a strategic plan to fortify the platform's defenses against potential threats. In...
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Solana’s Meme Mania: Riding the Wave of Crypto Craze

The wave of meme coins has surged, pushing Solana's crypto community into a frenzy of excitement and opportunity. It's not just about trading anymore;...
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Binance Bows Out: Nigeria’s Crypto Community Braces for Change

The departure of Binance, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, from Nigeria marks a significant turning point for the nation's burgeoning crypto community....
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Bitcoin’s Halving Hype: Will It Catapult to $240,000?

Cryptocurrency enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting Bitcoin's next halving event, scheduled for April 2024. This event, occurring approximately every four years, is a significant moment...
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Federal Reserve Chair Denies Imminent Launch of Central Bank Digital Currency

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell quashed any speculation about the imminent launch of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the United States during...
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LAVA: A Fiery Solution to Decentralized Finance’s Impermanent Loss

In a major move for DeFi, LAVA has officially launched its lending market platform, aiming to revolutionize liquidity provision. As the first global platform...