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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McDonald’s Embraces the Digital Age: Accepts Bitcoin Worldwide

Fast-Food Giant to Bypass Visa and Mastercard Fees, Banking on the Future of Digital Currency In a landmark move that signals the fast-food industry's...
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SATS Coin Reaches 100% Minting Milestone on September 24, 2023: A...

Launched on 9th March 2023, SATS coin is capturing more than just market share—it’s capturing imaginations. Swiftly inching towards a full mint out with...
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Next-Gen Bitcoin Swaps Ready to Make a Splash: Unraveling the BRC-20...

In a significant announcement, UniSat revealed the schedule for their eagerly awaited brc20-swap release. Pencil in your calendar folks: this Tuesday, Sep 26, 2023,...
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Home Sweet Loan: The Great American Housing Circus in Numbers

The United States housing market has always been a roller coaster ride, but recent figures show that we're in a new loop-de-loop of extremes....
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Architect Financial Technologies Granted NFA Approval as an Independent Introducing Broker

Former FTX US President Brett Harrison's Startup, Architect Financial Technologies, Expands into Derivatives Brokerage   In a significant milestone for the world of fintech, Architect Financial...
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Coinbase Explores Acquisition of FTX Europe in Bid to Boost Derivatives...

Coinbase Inc. (COIN), one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges in the United States, is exploring opportunities to expand its global presence amidst a challenging...