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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Solana’s Surge: A Bright Horizon in Crypto Investment

As the digital asset landscape continues to expand, Solana emerges as a beacon for investors navigating the complex waters of cryptocurrency. This blockchain platform,...
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Ethereal Artistry: CryptoPunk NFT Fetches $16 Million in Ethereum Splurge

The digital art and collectible sphere once again captured global attention as a rare alien CryptoPunk NFT changed hands for a staggering $16 million...
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Pixel Power: Bitcoin NFTs Outshine Ethereum, NodeMonkes Spearheads Renaissance

Bitcoin's foray into the nonfungible token (NFT) market has witnessed a remarkable surge in recent days, with sales surpassing those of Ethereum over the...
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Robinhood Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Crypto: A New Chapter...

Robinhood's latest move to introduce new cryptocurrencies to its platform, coupled with the much-anticipated launch of its crypto wallet, has sent ripples through the...
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Bitcoin ETF Dominance: BlackRock and Fidelity Lead the Charge

The Bitcoin bonanza has taken a wild turn, with the spotlight now firmly fixed on two industry giants: BlackRock Inc.'s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT)...
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Musk and Dorsey Plug into the Sun: A Bright Future for...

The collaboration between Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey to establish a solar-powered Bitcoin mining facility in Texas has sparked considerable interest and debate within...