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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Polygon Unveils Type-1 Upgrade: A Breakthrough in ZK EVM Proving Technology

Polygon, a leading player in the blockchain space, has rolled out the Type-1 upgrade to its zkEVM prover, marking a significant leap forward in...
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Stephen Chow’s ‘Nobody’ NFTs: A Cinematic Leap into the Blockchain

The art and film world has witnessed a remarkable event as Stephen Chow, the renowned Hong Kong movie director, ventures into the world of...
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Navigating Economic Tides: Cryptocurrency Emerges as a Beacon for Younger Americans

In a landscape marked by the relentless rise of inflation and the burdensome weight of transaction fees, a transformative shift is underway in the...
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Pixels Takes the Stage: Binance Launchpool’s Newest Web3 Gaming Venture

Binance has just revealed its 46th Launchpool project, introducing Pixels (PIXEL), a social web3 game developed on the Ronin Network. This new addition to...
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Fidelity’s Bold Step: A Pinch of Crypto in the Conservative Mix

Fidelity Investments Canada ULC recently unveiled a pioneering decision, embedding a modest 1% allocation of cryptocurrencies into its All-in-One Conservative ETF (FCNS). This move...
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ARK 21Shares Unveils Ethereum ETF Overhaul: Cash Model and Staking Plans...

ARK 21Shares, in an unexpected turn, has reimagined its approach to Ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs), signaling a fresh wave of innovation within the cryptocurrency...