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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Sliding Down the Slope of Hope: When Optimism Meets Financial Gravity!

You've heard of "the Wall of Worry," that invisible obstacle course of fears and uncertainties that investors climb as stocks rise. But what happens...
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Climbing the Bear Mountain: Why Your Mortgage Rates Might Just Skyrocket!

Maria Irene Ever heard of a "bear steepening" and wondered if it's something you should add to your camping or hiking lexicon? Well, this bear...
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60% Click to Pay, the Rest Just Play: How Alt-Pay is...

In a major shift that's changing the e-commerce landscape in India, alternative payment methods are knocking traditional cash and cards off the pedestal. According...
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VanEck Teases Ethereum Futures ETF Launch with Unique Marketing

As the crypto investment world eagerly anticipates the approval of Ethereum futures and spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs), a new contender is stepping into...
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StakeCube Plans Chrome Extension and Zero-Fee Trading to Accelerate DeFi and...

Maria Irene September has been a defining month for StakeCube, as the crypto platform unveiled a flurry of updates aimed at enhancing its utility and...
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A Glimpse Into the Future: PIVX Labs Unveils Sneak Peek Amidst...

In a world where privacy is paramount, PIVX (Private Instant Verified Transaction) steadfastly commits to providing a secure, decentralized governance structure. The recent sneak...