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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“EtherHiding”: Hackers Deploy Sneaky Malware Tactics in Binance Smart Contracts

In a concerning development, cybersecurity researchers have unearthed a novel technique known as "EtherHiding," wherein threat actors utilize Binance Smart Chain (BSC) smart contracts...
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Grayscale GBTC Discount Narrows to 16% Amid Optimism Over Bitcoin ETF...

In a notable turn of events, Grayscale's Bitcoin investment vehicle, Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC), is experiencing its lowest discount in nearly two years. As...
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Social Work Students Swap Textbooks for 3D Avatars: Meet Mia, Your...

In an age where Zoom fatigue and online disengagement plague universities worldwide, the University of South Australia (UniSA) is blazing a new trail in...
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The Bankruptcy Boomlet: When Credit Cards and Dreams Go Belly-Up

In a haunting echo of the 2010 financial crisis, bankruptcy data for 2023 reveals a worrisome spike across North America, Australia, and Europe. The...
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Uniswap Breaks Ground with Beta Launch of Android Wallet, Bringing DeFi...

In a strategic move to broaden its user base, leading decentralized exchange Uniswap has unveiled its mobile cryptocurrency wallet for Android, following the success...
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Echoes of the 1970s? Unravelling Today’s Inflationary Debate

The echoes of the inflationary 1970s reverberate in today's financial discourse, stirring debate among economists and analysts alike. The pressing question on many minds...