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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Taproot Assets Alpha: Lightning Labs Knocks it Out of the Park...

Bitcoin is evolving, and a recent development aims to take it beyond just a digital gold asset. Lightning Labs has just released the alpha...
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Bond, Yield Bond: How Skyrocketing Bond Yields are Eclipsing the Glow...

Ah, the venerable battle of investments, a financial version of the chicken and the egg loop. On one side, we have real estate—the timeless...
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Coinbase Faces Setback in U.S. Lobbying Efforts Amidst Hamas Crypto Funding...

Recent reports of Hamas utilizing cryptocurrency for funding attacks in Israel could pose challenges for Coinbase's lobbying endeavors in the United States, according to...
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Roblox Clarifies: No XRP Support Despite Crypto Buzz

In the midst of recent excitement surrounding XRP support claims, Roblox steps in to set the record straight. Despite widespread rumors fueled by a...
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Wirex Shakes Up Your Wallet With Its Two-Faced Debit Card—And Yes,...

When it comes to marrying traditional finance and decentralised finance (DeFi), nobody's pushing the envelope quite like Wirex. On October 17, the Wirex Team...
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Crypto and Bonds: A Not-So-Hush Affair in the Finance Love Triangle

Maria Irene When you're in the world of investment, you've got to keep an eye on different assets. Not just stocks and cryptocurrencies but also...