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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Ethereum’s New Frontier: Vitalik Buterin Proposes 33% Gas Limit Increase

The ever-evolving world of Ethereum witnessed another significant development as Ethereum co-founder, Vitalik Buterin, recently proposed a 33% increase in Ethereum's gas limit. This...
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Grayscale Bitcoin Trust Navigates Choppy Waters as Investors Embrace New Bitcoin...

The financial landscape is experiencing a notable shift as investors pivot towards newly launched Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), moving away from the once-dominant Grayscale...
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Trump’s Mugshot NFTs and Bitcoin Ordinals: A Crypto Adventure Unfolds

Donald Trump dives headfirst into the NFT universe, bringing a dash of unpredictability to the table. The "Mugshot Edition" collection, which surfaced on the...
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Strike’s Stellar Surge: Charting a Bold Course in Bitcoin’s Waters

As 2024 unfolds, the journey of Strike, a Bitcoin-focused service, mirrors the evolutionary course of the Bitcoin ecosystem itself. The past year, 2023, stood...
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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of NFTs: Recent Developments and Market Dynamics

The non-fungible token (NFT) sector is witnessing a series of fascinating shifts and transformations, reflecting the dynamic nature of this innovative digital asset class....
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AltLayer on Binance Launchpool: A New Dawn in Rollup Technology

The digital finance landscape is continuously evolving, with innovative solutions reshaping how we think about blockchain technology and its myriad applications. Standing at the...