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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India’s Stand on Binance: Compliance Over Convenience

The Indian government has steadfastly refused Binance's request for a provisional green light to resume its operations, underlining the necessity for the cryptocurrency exchange...
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Citrea: A Fresh Spin on Bitcoin Scaling and Security

Citrea carves a distinctive niche in the Bitcoin landscape as the first rollup to enhance BTC's block space with zero-knowledge technology, marking a leap...
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SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024: Uniting Global Innovators to Redefine Urban Sustainability

Amidst the vibrant backdrop of Tokyo, a dynamic convergence of minds is set to unfold at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024, Asia's largest and Japan's...
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GoDaddy and ENS Unite to Revolutionize Domain and Crypto Wallet Integration

GoDaddy, a global leader in domain registration and web hosting, has recently announced a groundbreaking partnership with Ethereum Name Service (ENS), a pioneer in...
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Roblox’s New AI Translator Breaks Language Barriers, Connecting Gamers Globally

Online gaming giant Roblox has introduced its latest innovation: an AI-driven translation model that enables seamless communication among players, regardless of language differences. Developed...
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Powell’s Proclamations Jolt the Crypto Corridor: Altcoins Wobble, Select Tokens Thrive

The cryptocurrency market's response to recent remarks by Jerome Powell, Chair of the Federal Reserve, has been a blend of caution and opportunism. These...