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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PayPal Co-Founder David Marcus Asserts: People Won’t Use Bitcoin To Buy...

In a recent interview with CNBC's Squawk Box, David Marcus, co-founder of PayPal and current CEO of Lightspark, shared his view on Bitcoin's role...
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“Goodbye, Front-Runners! How Private RPC Levels the Trading Arena and Boosts...

In a world where fast-fingered traders often tip the balance in cryptocurrency markets, a unique service aims to revolutionize the way transactions are made,...
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Sipping on Brent Johnson’s Dollar Milkshake: A Tale of Prophecy, Terrifying...

It's one thing to make bold economic predictions, and another to see them materialize. Brent Johnson, the founder of Santiago Capital and the oracle...
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ShapeShift’s Multichain Snap Revolutionizes MetaMask and the World of Crypto Wallets!

In a display of crypto innovation, ShapeShift DAO and the MetaMask Snaps launch have ushered in a transformation in the world of crypto wallets...
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Zilliqa’s Staked Seed Nodes: A Game Changer for Network Accessibility and...

The Zilliqa network, known for its secure and high-throughput blockchain platform, is taking a significant step forward with the introduction of Staked Seed Nodes...
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Coinbase Shuts Down in India: Regulatory Pressures Prompt Major Crypto Exchange...

In a surprising turn of events, Coinbase, one of the world's largest cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the discontinuation of its services in India. This...