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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Shop ‘Til You Drop, Pay with Solana: Solana Pay Sprints into...

In an exciting move that marks a significant step towards the future of ecommerce, Solana Pay has integrated with Shopify, allowing millions of entrepreneurs...
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Riding the Base Wave: Coinbase’s New Kid on the Block(chain) Surpasses...

In an unforeseen twist in the decentralized world of blockchain, Ethereum layer-2 Base, incubated by American crypto exchange Coinbase, has found itself at the...
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Debunking the $12k Bitcoin Myth: Unveiling the Reasons Behind Bullish Potential

Amidst the ever-volatile world of cryptocurrency, whispers of Bitcoin plummeting to $12,000 have reverberated across forums and news outlets. However, a closer examination of...
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BlackRock’s Stake in Bitcoin’s Pre-ETF Price Crash: Unraveling the Complexities

When Bitcoin's price plunges, a web of theories emerges, from government influence to exchange manipulation. Amid this flurry of speculation, questions arise about BlackRock's...
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Binance Faces Communication Challenges Amidst Regulatory Turmoil

In a recent series of missteps, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has found itself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. The...
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CoinSpot Suspends Earn Program Amid Regulatory Concerns

CoinSpot, one of Australia's premier centralized cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced the temporary suspension of its "earn" program starting September 1st, 2023. This decision, driven...