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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China’s Stock Market Faces Turbulence: Authorities Weigh Measures to Restore Confidence

Chinese authorities are actively exploring a comprehensive set of measures to stabilize their stock market, according to sources cited by Bloomberg News. The move...
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India’s Stock Market Surges, Edges Past Hong Kong in Global Rankings

India's financial landscape witnessed a historic shift as its stock market soared to new heights, surpassing Hong Kong to claim the fourth spot in...
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Bitman’s BRC-720 Protocol: Dancing Data to Digital Delight in BitWorld

Bitman, initially a humble dataset on the Bitcoin blockchain, has undergone a whimsical transformation with the BRC-720 protocol. This protocol acts as a creative...
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Dogecoin and Floki Tokens Gain on XPayments’ Crypto Buzz

Dog-themed meme tokens, Dogecoin (DOGE) and floki (FLOKI), recently experienced a spirited surge, soaring by as much as 12% before easing back. The catalyst...
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Bitcoin ETFs Surge to $4 Billion in Lightning-Fast Blitz

The recently greenlit Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) have initiated a financial whirlwind, collectively securing a staggering 95,000 Bitcoin within a mere six days of...
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Breezepay and Solana: Unleashing Crypto Magic on E-Commerce Payments!

Breezepay, the forward-thinking player in the e-commerce payments arena, is making waves by hitching its wagon to the Solana blockchain. This strategic integration promises...