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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Crypto’s Soaring Market Cap and Bitcoin’s Unwavering Believers

In a remarkable upswing that signals a rejuvenated interest in bitcoin, crypto currencies and NFTs, the total market capitalisation of the space has soared...
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Musk’s Musings Magnify Bitcoin Ordinals: A New Era for NFT Authenticity?

Elon Musk's recent critique of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has inadvertently spotlighted a burgeoning innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem - Bitcoin Ordinals. Musk, a figure...
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ORDI on Fire: Binance Listing Ignites Record Gains and Market Frenzy

The Ordi /BRC-20 community is buzzing over the latest market stir caused by the introduction of Bitcoin Ordinals (ORDI) on Binance, one of the...
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Bitmap’s Metaverse Marathon: Sprinting Past The Sandbox with a Digital Leap!

A new champion is emerging in the metaverse—a digital ecosystem once dominated by giants such as The Sandbox. Today, with the vibrancy and growth...
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Bitcoin Ordinals Sees Surge in Transaction Volume, Driven by Binance Support...

$14.7 million worth of Bitcoin-based assets traded as Ordinals protocol gains momentum In a compelling turn of events, Bitcoin Ordinals, a protocol enabling NFT-like...
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Cisco Powers AUW Tech Dreams: A Leap Forward for Women in...

In a striking stride toward a more inclusive digital future, the Asian University for Women (AUW) in Bangladesh has proudly announced a new partnership...