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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Polkadot’s Parachain Paradigm: Weaving a New Web in Blockchain Interoperability

The quest for interoperability has been akin to the search for the Holy Grail. Amidst this ongoing saga, Polkadot, a relatively young yet ambitious...
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The Ripple Effect: SEC’s Latest Legal Manoeuvres in the Cryptoverse

The  market has witnessed numerous twists and turns, but few have garnered as much attention as the ongoing legal skirmish between the U.S. Securities...
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Coinbase and Yellow Card: Uniting for a Crypto-Powered Africa

Coinbase, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange based in the United States, recently unveiled its strategic alliance with Yellow Card, a key figure in Africa's stablecoin...
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Navigating the Bitcoin ETF Waters: JPMorgan’s Bold Predictions, Vanguard’s Caution, and...

In a world where the tides of finance are increasingly influenced by the currents of technology, the recent developments around Bitcoin ETFs present a...
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Bitcoin ETFs Stir the Pot: Balancing Innovation with Regulation

The recent nod from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to spot Bitcoin ETFs has sent ripples across the financial landscape, sparking a...
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Circle’s Bold Stride Towards Public Trading: Navigating the Crypto Waters

Circle Internet Financial, the company behind the USDC stablecoin, has made a strategic move towards joining the ranks of publicly traded companies. This confidential...