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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Decentralization or Bust: Jim Bianco’s Stand on Bitcoin ETFs

Jim Bianco, a prominent figure in macro investment research, has sparked a lively debate on X with his staunch views on Bitcoin and decentralized...
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UnixonICP: A Fresh Spin on Meme Coins with Community at Its...

A new player, UnixonICP, emerges with a vision that diverges from the typical meme narrative. Beyond the allure of meme coins lies this initiative,...
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Bitcoin’s Mining Marvel: Difficulty Soars Beyond the 80 Trillion Mark

As the digital currency world gears up for the Bitcoin halving, an event that has historically signaled shifts in the cryptocurrency's market dynamics, there's...
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Coinbase Fuels Bitcoin Innovation with a $3.6 Million Boost

The landscape of cryptocurrency, particularly Bitcoin, has experienced yet another momentous occasion. This time, the spotlight turns to Coinbase, a name synonymous with digital...
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Cryptocurrency Lender Celsius Completes Creditor Distributions

Cryptocurrency lender Celsius recently announced a significant milestone in its post-bankruptcy phase. The company disclosed that the majority of eligible creditors have now received...
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Cleaning House: Crypto’s Money Laundering Dip Signals a Cleaner Future

As the sun sets on another bustling year in the cryptocurrency sector, a surprising trend emerges from the shadows, not with a bang, but...