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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Bitwise’s Bold Leap and Bitcoin ETF’s 2024 Game Changer: A $200...

Two significant developments are making waves in the new year. Bitwise Asset Management, a leading name in the crypto finance sector, has recently announced...
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Pioneering the Future of Decentralized Oracles in 2024 and Beyond

Tellor, a trailblazing oracle protocol, has taken the forefront in blockchain innovation, envisioning a future where oracles cater to a diverse user base across...
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GameFi’s Evolution: Breaking Chains in 2024

GameFi, the fusion of gaming and blockchain, might be on the brink of a transformative year, with a lineup of Triple-A (AAA) titles slated...
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Transforming the Bitcoin ETF Landscape: SEC’s New Cash Mechanism, Grayscale’s Renewed...

The cryptocurrency market, often regarded as the frontier of financial innovation, is witnessing a series of strategic shifts that could redefine its interaction with...
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Binance’s Tenacious Journey: Rising Above Challenges, Leading with Growth

2023 has unfolded as a year of resilience and growth for Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. The departure of its...
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India Tightens the Reins on Cryptocurrency: A Regulatory Rethink

The landscape of cryptocurrency regulation in India is experiencing a profound transformation. The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) has taken a decisive stance, targeting global...