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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Will Gold DAO Spark a Digital Gold Rush? Bridging Ancient Wealth...

Did you know that most gold traded on the market today is not physical but 'paper gold'? Enter Gold DAO, launching on December 13th...
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On the Brink of History: BlackRock Leads Charge in Final SEC...

As the calendar pages turn towards January 10, 2024,  the wheels of progress are turning rapidly in the world of cryptocurrency. Just yesterday, BlackRock,...
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Navigating India’s Crypto Tax Waters: TDS and Its Ripple Effects

In 2022, India's foray into regulating the burgeoning crypto sector introduced a 1% tax deducted at source (TDS) on crypto transactions. This seemingly straightforward...
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Binance Lists BRC-20 Sats

Binance has just announced the listing of BRC-20 Sats (1000SATS), marking a significant addition to its diverse array of Ordinals options. This development, unfolding...
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Bitcoin’s Ordinals: Innovation or Intrusion?

The introduction of Ordinals in the Bitcoin ecosystem, a groundbreaking development in digital asset technology, has sparked a robust debate among enthusiasts, developers, and...
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Kerala To Host Pioneering Graviton Crypto Carnival

A landmark moment is in the making in Thrikkakara, Kerala. The Graviton Blockchain Yatra, scheduled for December 16, 2023, is poised to be a...