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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Canister Lab

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...
Real Estate
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The ‘Big Four’ Banks’ Tightrope Walk: Profits, Interest Rates and the...

Australia’s Reserve Bank (RBA) is on the cusp of a key interest rates decision this August 1st, with the country’s banking storyline thickening like...
Maria Irene

Ethereum Turns Eight: CZ Shares a Touching Throwback

In a heartfelt social media post on 30 July, Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, acknowledged the 8th anniversary of Ethereum, the...
Maria Irene

From Pixel to Prada: Gucci’s NFT Holders Can Now Swap Virtual...

This week saw an unexpected twist in the journey of Gucci's Material NFTs, as holders were offered the chance to exchange their tokens for...
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Game ON! Solana’s Playful Revolution in Blockchain and NFTs

As the world of blockchain and NFTs continues to evolve, one player is staking a claim in the gaming space with a significant shift...
Maria Irene

Ethereum Turns Eight: CZ Shares a Touching Throwback

Maria Irene In a heartfelt social media post on 30 July, Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, acknowledged the 8th anniversary of Ethereum,...
Maria Irene

OnTweet Revolutionizes Crypto Transactions: Simplified Sending via Twitter Handles Launched by...

In a groundbreaking development, Suku, a pioneering company in the blockchain space, has unveiled an innovative solution called OnTweet, enabling users to effortlessly send...