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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Mashinsky’s Legal Gambit: A Bid to Redefine Celsius’ Controversial Earn Program

Alexander Mashinsky, the erstwhile CEO of Celsius, recently thrust himself back into the limelight, not for launching a new cryptocurrency venture but for attempting...
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Argentinian Landlord and Tenant Break New Ground with Bitcoin Rent Agreement

Rosario, the third most populous city in Argentina, recently witnessed a groundbreaking development in the real estate sector. A local landlord and their tenant...
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BlackRock’s Bold Bet: Unveiling the Bitcoin ETF to Mainstream Markets

BlackRock, recognized globally as the largest asset manager, recently made a striking move into the realm of cryptocurrency. The firm has launched a robust...
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AI Scores a Goal in Sports Revolution

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is silently reshaping the sports industry, from transforming player performance to reinventing fan engagement. This technological marvel is introducing an unprecedented...
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Financial Fortune-Telling: Fidelity’s Peek into 2024’s Crypto Crystal Ball

Fidelity, the financial soothsayer, recently unveiled its 2024 Digital Assets Look Ahead report, offering a captivating glimpse into the potential future of finance. According...
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Polygon’s Double Whammy: Amoy Testnet and zkEVM Rollout Reshaping the Blockchain...

Polygon, a Layer 2 blockchain, stands at the cutting edge of crypto innovation. Its recent introduction of the Amoy Proof of Stake testnet and...