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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Hivemapper: Redrawing the World’s Maps with Blockchain and Community Power

In an era where digital mapping is often synonymous with a few tech behemoths, a new player, Hivemapper, emerges with a distinctive proposition. Leveraging...
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Mondee Soars with Purplegrids: A Strategic Leap in Travel AI

In a strategic move that heralds a new era in travel technology, Mondee Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: MOND), a dynamic travel technology company, has acquired...
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Innovating Finance: MELDapp’s Latest Leap in Crypto and Blockchain Technology

The MELDapp team has once again demonstrated their commitment to innovation and user empowerment. This week, the team has made significant strides, unveiling a...
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Charting New Waters: Epoch Island’s Bold Leap into Crypto-Governance

The concept of a network state, as imagined by Balaji Srinivasan, is taking a concrete shape with the emergence of Epoch Island, a project...
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SEC Takes Strong Stance on Crypto Enforcement in 2023: A Year...

In a year marked by speculation on a Bitcoin spot ETF approval, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) declared 2023 a "highly productive and...
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From Internet Enclave to Sovereign Network State by 2030

The concept of nationhood is undergoing a seismic transformation. The aspiration to establish a Network State by 2030 is not just a fanciful idea...