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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Hacker Nets $25 Million from Kronos Research in API Key Breach

In a startling revelation, quantitative trading firm Kronos Research disclosed that a hacker managed to abscond with $25 million after gaining unauthorized access to...
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Web3 Games Embrace Free-to-Play Model for Success in 2023

In a strategic shift, Gabby Dizon, CEO, and co-founder of Yield Guild Games, predicts that the most successful Web3 games in the coming year...
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Ripple Gains Upper Hand as SEC Faces Setbacks in Legal Battle

In a recent turn of events, Ripple, the blockchain-based payment protocol, has secured a notable advantage in its ongoing legal skirmish with the U.S....
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Milei’s Maverick Mandate: Steering Argentina into a Bitcoin-Driven Future

In an unprecedented political twist, Javier Milei, an economist and a key figure of the La Libertad Avanza party, ascended to Argentina's presidential throne,...
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The Shadow War in Crypto: Unmasking the FTX-ICP Tangle

The story of FTX's alleged undermining of Internet Computer (ICP) is a stark reminder of the complex interplay of power, technology, and market dynamics...
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Tao’s Terrific Twist: From Philosophy to Profit in Crypto’s Latest Saga

Where giants like Bitcoin and Ethereum often overshadow newer entrants, the remarkable ascent of Tao (TAO) emerges as a striking anomaly. Within just a...