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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Bitcoin ETFs Monumental Debut: Analyzing Fund Inflows and Trading Patterns Since...

Last week marked a significant moment in finance with the debut of Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs), underscoring the increasing recognition of cryptocurrencies in mainstream...
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Tether Tackles Turbulence: A Dual Defense Against UN Claims and Reserve...

The cryptocurrency sphere is buzzing with the latest developments surrounding Tether, the company behind the popular stablecoin USDT. Recently, Tether has been at the...
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MELDapp’s Latest Symphony: Harmonizing Crypto with Fresh Features

MELDapp, a dynamic player in the cryptocurrency application domain, has recently unfurled a series of updates that showcase its commitment to enhancing user experience...
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Bitcoin Miners Brace for Cost Surge as Halving Nears

With the next Bitcoin halving event on the horizon, mining firms are gearing up for significant cost hikes. CoinShares, in a recent report, has...
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Microsoft Revolutionizes AI Access for SMEs with Copilot Democratization

Microsoft, in a bold move, has opened the doors to its renowned Copilot AI companion, democratizing access for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to...
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DFINITY’s Pioneering Journey: Unleashing Blockchain’s Potential in AI and Beyond

As DFINITY's Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) re-enters the event circuit, it heralds a new era of blockchain technology and AI synergy. This resurgence is...