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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Breaking Chains with BRC69: Luminex’s New Standard for Bitcoin Ordinals Unleashes...

In a potential game-changer for the Bitcoin community, web3 launchpad Luminex recently unveiled its new BRC69 Ordinals standard, set to revolutionize how content creators...
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Ordinals Set to Tip the Scales in NFT Market

A new powerhouse is emerging in the NFT space: Bitcoin's native Ordinals. According to recent data from Crypto Slam, these Bitcoin NFTs are on...
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Binance Faces Executive Departures Amidst DOJ Investigations: Changpeng Zhao Calls News...

In recent developments, Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange, has witnessed the departure of key executives, raising concerns about the company's handling of ongoing investigations...
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Unleashing the Mammoths: The AI Guru’s Journey Into the Wilds of...

From tech pioneer to genetic trailblazer, Ben Lamm is an entrepreneur with an unusual career trajectory. He gained acclaim as a software maven, founding...
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Bitmapping the Future: Foxxi’s Innovative Leap into the Bitcoin Metaverse

Get ready to enter a dynamic, immersive universe where social interaction meets digital artistry in the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Welcome to Foxxi,...
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A Tale of Three Crises: Housing, Construction, and Rent – Australia’s...

Maria Irene In a nation known for its stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and great climate, Australia is now grappling with a less-than-glamorous reality: an escalating...