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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Rupees in a Rumble? Peter Brandt Charts a Course through Stormy...

Maria Irene Veteran trader Peter Brandt, renowned for his notable presence in the Market Wizard Series and his expertise as a chartist and swing trader...
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BlackRock and the Desert Dance: A Wall Street Oasis or Mirage?

The complex web of global business and political connections spins intriguing designs, illuminated by the nuanced partnership between BlackRock, America's financial juggernaut, and Saudi...
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The Bitcoin Ballet: Leaping into the Future with the Exchange-Traded Dance...

A fresh narrative is unfolding in the world of cryptocurrencies: the chase for a Bitcoin Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF). This innovative avenue of investment harbors...
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Quenching the Thirst for Innovation: DRiP Raises $3 Million to “DRiP”...

DRiP, a prominent NFT platform operating on Solana's blockchain, is celebrating a triumphant $3 million seed round funding. Renowned for providing NFT artists with...
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From Foe to Friend: How Solana Turned a Critic into a...

Maria Irene Discussions around Layer 1 (L1) and Layer 2 (L2) scaling solutions have taken center stage once again with the launch of BASE. Security,...
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CZ playing Cat and Mouse with US Regulators: MartyParty

Maria Irene There are no secrets in the crypto space, just information waiting to be discovered. That's the impression one might get when diving into the...