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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Three OMB loans unlock 0.71 BTC through Liquidium

Three Ordinal Maxi Biz (OMB) holders borrowed a combined 0.71 BTC against their Bitcoin-based digital art through Liquidium between September 23 and 26, according...

Gold faces sharpest volatility in decades as bond market adds pressure

Gold futures are experiencing an unusually volatile year, with sharp daily falls becoming more frequent as movements in the bond market add pressure to...

Coin HERO returns with redesigned trading app built on Caffeine

Coin HERO is returning with a redesigned app after its creator announced plans for a broader revamp of the trading platform, which was originally...

Pierre Samaties outlines DFINITY’s next phase of UNDP cooperation

DFINITY Chief Business Officer Pierre Samaties has outlined how the foundation plans to build on its work in Pakistan as it expands cooperation with...
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Amazon Prime Joins NFT Frenzy with Exclusive Offerings for Polygon Game...

In a dynamic convergence of digital entertainment and blockchain innovation, Amazon Prime, the household name synonymous with retail prowess, has ventured into the world...
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Direxion Enters Crypto ETF Arena with Bitcoin and Ether Futures Fund...

In a swift and calculated stride, traditional finance juggernaut Direxion has cast its hat into the burgeoning ring of cryptocurrency exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This...
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PIVX Does It Again: Launching PIVCards, Bolstering Privacy In the CBDC...

In the rapidly evolving landscape of global and consumer finance, PIVXLabs has once more caught the fintech community by surprise with the announcement of...
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Empowering Innovation: Arkham’s Trailblazing Airdrop Program and API Pilot Launch

Maria Irene   In a groundbreaking move that promises to reshape the landscape of the blockchain ecosystem, Arkham is thrilled to unveil its innovative airdrop program...
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Uniswap: The Centralized Facade of a Decentralized Core, Says ShapeShift Founder...

As the fallout from the delisting of HEX from a decentralized exchange (DEX) continues to reverberate, Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift and prominent advocate...
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MicroStrategy’s Ambitious Move: Selling $750 Million of Stock to Fuel Bitcoin...

In a strategic maneuver that underscores the evolving landscape of finance and cryptocurrency, MicroStrategy, a prominent business intelligence firm with a substantial stake in...