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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Dom Wallet adds Silk Road exhibit exploring Bitcoin, crime and state power

Dom Wallet has added a new exhibit to its Ruins wing examining the history of Silk Road and its wider impact on Bitcoin, law...

Liquidium launches Robinhood Chain NFT lending in open beta

Liquidium.WTF has launched its NFT lending service on Robinhood Chain in open beta, giving holders of selected Robinhood NFTs the option to borrow crypto...

ICPay adds new tools for simpler canister management

ICPay has launched a new set of canister management tools aimed at making it easier for Internet Computer users to control and maintain their...

Crypto ETFs record sixth straight week of inflows

Crypto exchange-traded funds recorded another week of net inflows, extending their positive run to six consecutive weeks as investor demand for digital assets shows...
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ICP vs Chainlink: The Oracle War Heats Up in the Blockchain...

The role of oracles - entities that fetch and verify real-world data for blockchain networks - has become increasingly crucial. Recently, discussions have pivoted...
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Binance Unlocks the Future: Revolutionizing Web3 Access with Innovative Self-Custody Wallet

In the heart of Istanbul, amidst the flair of Binance Blockchain Week, a revolutionary development in the world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology was...
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Crypto’s Soaring Market Cap and Bitcoin’s Unwavering Believers

In a remarkable upswing that signals a rejuvenated interest in bitcoin, crypto currencies and NFTs, the total market capitalisation of the space has soared...
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Musk’s Musings Magnify Bitcoin Ordinals: A New Era for NFT Authenticity?

Elon Musk's recent critique of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) has inadvertently spotlighted a burgeoning innovation within the Bitcoin ecosystem - Bitcoin Ordinals. Musk, a figure...
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ORDI on Fire: Binance Listing Ignites Record Gains and Market Frenzy

The Ordi /BRC-20 community is buzzing over the latest market stir caused by the introduction of Bitcoin Ordinals (ORDI) on Binance, one of the...
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Bitmap’s Metaverse Marathon: Sprinting Past The Sandbox with a Digital Leap!

A new champion is emerging in the metaverse—a digital ecosystem once dominated by giants such as The Sandbox. Today, with the vibrancy and growth...