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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Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Addresses Node Centralization: Calls for Easier Node...

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin says node centralization is one of Ethereum’s main challenges, but the perfect solution may not come for another 20 years....
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Turkish Crypto Adoption Soars: Over 50% of Adults Embrace Digital Assets

In May 2023, Turkey has witnessed a remarkable surge in cryptocurrency ownership, with over half of the adult population, aged between 18 and 60,...
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Crypto Bill Cancellation: ‘Labor has locked Australia in the slow lane...

In a move that has left industry stakeholders scratching their heads, the Senate Economic Legislation Committee in Australia recently rejected the "Digital Assets (Market...
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Tick-Tock into the Metaverse: Casio’s G-Shock Takes Blockchain Timekeeping Mainstream

Casio, the brand synonymous with precision timekeeping, is gearing up for a revolutionary foray into the world of blockchain. Setting its own timeline for...
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PancakeSwap’s Sizzlin’ September Stats Stump ‘Stakers’

Maria Irene As the dawn of September breaks, PancakeSwap, a decentralized exchange running on the Binance Smart Chain, isn't just making breakfast; they're making history....
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“Ethereum Is Awesome,” Says Solana Co-Founder Amid Planned MakerDAO Migration

MakerDAO Contemplates Move to Solana, Ignites Crypto Community Debate The MakerDAO community is abuzz with speculation as co-founder Rune Christensen dropped a bombshell on Twitter,...