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

DOM wallet launches District Explorer for Bitcoin block artwork

The DOM wallet has launched a new District Explorer that allows anyone to explore Bitcoin blocks as individual districts, bringing together artwork, block information...

Liquidium and Ledn offer different ways to borrow against Bitcoin

Bitcoin holders looking to access funds without selling their BTC can consider different lending models, with Liquidium and Ledn taking notably different approaches. Liquidium offers...

ICPay expands token support and promotes on-chain custody model

ICPay says more than 18 tokens have now been issued through its platform, with token creators able to refuel their token canisters directly through...

Internet Computer added to CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index

Internet Computer (ICP) has been added to the CF Web 3.0 Smart Contract Platforms Index as part of a correction to the index’s September...
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BRC-20 Turmoil: Unisat and L1F Clash Over Bitcoin’s Silent Financial Powerhouse

Amidst the hustle of Bitcoin's financial corridors, a silent war is brewing over the fate of BRC-20, the protocol that has quietly amassed considerable...
Maria Irene

Seeding the Future: The $215.3 Million Bet on Bitcoin ETFs Ignites...

As Bitcoin's value surges to a 21-month high of $45,922, a significant factor propelling this rise is the anticipation of the U.S. SEC's decision...
Maria Irene

Crypto Tax Shift: Navigating the New IRS Reporting Landscape

As 2024 dawned, a major shift occurred in the U.S. tax landscape, particularly impacting cryptocurrencies. This shift, rooted in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs...
Maria Irene

Binance’s 2024 Vision: Charting the Future of Crypto Innovations

The digital finance landscape is constantly evolving, with each year bringing its own set of challenges and opportunities. As 2023 draws to a close,...
Maria Irene

$LFG: Navigating the Solana Landscape with Caution

LFG emerges as a newcomer on the Solana blockchain, with a mission to onboard more Ethereum users to Solana. The process on the Ethereum...
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Ghost, the Singular Meme Token in the ICP Ecosystem

Ghost, a distinctive presence in the Internet Computer Protocol (ICP) sphere, emerges as the exclusive meme token on social media platforms. Despite a modest...